Crime in Worsbrough: statistics, rates and trends
1,154 crimes were recorded in Worsbrough in the 12 months to August 2026, 119.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Worsbrough at a glance
- Crime trends in Worsbrough
- Types of crime in Worsbrough
- Worsbrough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Worsbrough
- Streets with the most crime in Worsbrough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Worsbrough
- Demographics of Worsbrough
- Questions about crime in Worsbrough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (419), anti-social behaviour (163) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 182nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Worsbrough | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,154 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 119.4 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,667 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Worsbrough peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,409 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,079). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,154 | 119.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,163 | 120.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,327 | 137.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,409 | 145.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,394 | 144.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,262 | 130.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,208 | 125.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,079 | 111.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,247 | 129.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 90 |
| May 2026 | 135 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Worsbrough recorded notably more other crime (2.6 times the national rate), burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (66% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 55 to 78 and vehicle crime rose from 56 to 77, while criminal damage and arson fell from 130 to 108 and other theft fell from 72 to 61.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 419 | 43.3 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 16.9 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Public order | 87 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Burglary | 78 | 8.1 | 3.6 | +42% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 8.0 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -15% |
| Other crime | 54 | 5.6 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 5.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Worsbrough; the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Darton (59.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worsbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +28% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | -41% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | -13% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | -23% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | -40% |
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | -17% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | -16% |
| Darton | 989 | 59.2 | -50% |
Worsbrough is the one area listed within Worsbrough, with 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worsbrough | Neighbourhood | 9,667 | 1,154 | 119.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Worsbrough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Edmund Street” (88).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edmund Street | 88 |
| On or near Wellington Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Kendal Vale | 32 |
| On or near Barley Close | 30 |
| On or near Maltas Court | 27 |
| On or near Dovedale | 26 |
| On or near B6100 | 24 |
| On or near Darley Cross | 23 |
| On or near George Street | 23 |
Of the 991 crimes in Worsbrough with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 163 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 479 | 48.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 271 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
Worsbrough has an estimated population of 9,667 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Worsbrough average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Worsbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 34.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Worsbrough a safe place to live?
Worsbrough recorded 119.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 182nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Worsbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 419 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Worsbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worsbrough was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,154 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,163 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Worsbrough?
About 9,667 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Worsbrough?
Worsbrough 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.