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Crime in Goldthorpe

Goldthorpe had 263 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 146.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

S63, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Goldthorpe

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146.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
9 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common97 in 3 months

Month by month

117 Apr 108 May 86 Jun 80 Jul 79 Aug 104 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Goldthorpe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9737%
anti-social behaviour4417%
theft2911%
criminal damage2811%
vehicle crime228%
public order187%
other crime125%
burglary93%

Goldthorpe against Barnsley

TypeGoldthorpe per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence54.137.6▲ 2%
Burglary52.8▼ 74%
Vehicle crime12.35▲ 57%
Anti-social behaviour24.520.2▼ 12%
Theft and robbery17.35.3▲ 11%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Goldthorpe146.7▼ 15%
Thurnscoe132.6▼ 15%
Wath-upon-Dearne112.5▲ 3%
Bolton-on-Dearne100.5▲ 11%
Great Houghton58.7▼ 10%
Harlington40.2▲ 27%
Barnburgh38.8▲ 23%
See every Barnsley area ranked on the crime in Barnsley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Goldthorpe a safe area?

Goldthorpe had about 146.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 9 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Goldthorpe?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (97), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and theft (29).