Crime in Wombwell: statistics, rates and trends
1,523 crimes were recorded in Wombwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wombwell at a glance
- Crime trends in Wombwell
- Types of crime in Wombwell
- Wombwell compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wombwell
- Streets with the most crime in Wombwell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wombwell
- Demographics of Wombwell
- Questions about crime in Wombwell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (634), anti-social behaviour (301) and criminal damage and arson (137) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 443rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wombwell | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,523 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,527 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Wombwell of any year here (1,523 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,523 | 92.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,574 | 95.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,588 | 96.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,718 | 104.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,046 | 123.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,946 | 117.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,918 | 116.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,776 | 107.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,965 | 118.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 165 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 131 |
| April 2026 | 129 |
| March 2026 | 135 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 105 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 112 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wombwell recorded notably more other crime (52% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (44% below) and drugs (30% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 28 to 38, while other crime fell from 74 to 53 and burglary fell from 84 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 634 | 38.4 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 301 | 18.2 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 8.3 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 105 | 6.4 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +1% |
| Burglary | 64 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -24% |
| Other theft | 60 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Other crime | 53 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wombwell; the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton upon Dearne (80.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wombwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | +7% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +13% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +30% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,974 | 111.3 | +21% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -12% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +66% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | +8% |
| Grimethorpe | 717 | 115.2 | +25% |
Wombwell is the one area listed within Wombwell, with 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | Neighbourhood | 12,481 | 1,070 | 85.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Wombwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Neville Close | 28 |
| On or near Windmill Court | 27 |
| On or near Bramham Croft | 26 |
| On or near Old Farm Lane | 26 |
| On or near Rectory Close | 26 |
| On or near Reginald Road | 26 |
| On or near George Street | 24 |
| On or near Wortley Avenue | 24 |
Of the 1,222 crimes in Wombwell with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 301 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 602 | 49.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 339 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 54 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Wombwell has an estimated population of 16,527 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wombwell average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Wombwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wombwell a safe place to live?
Wombwell recorded 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 443rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Wombwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 634 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (301).
Is crime in Wombwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wombwell was down 3% on the year before: 1,523 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,574 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wombwell?
About 16,527 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wombwell?
Wombwell is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.