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Crime in Grimethorpe

Grimethorpe had 191 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 127.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 20% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 26% on the three months before.

S72, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Grimethorpe

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127.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+26%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common69 in 3 months

Month by month

55 Mar 49 Apr 48 May 70 Jun 66 Jul 55 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6936%
anti-social behaviour3217%
shoplifting2111%
criminal damage179%
public order179%
burglary105%
other crime74%
vehicle crime74%

Grimethorpe against Barnsley

TypeGrimethorpe per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence4638.9▲ 19%
Burglary6.72.9▼ 33%
Vehicle crime4.74.8▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour21.319.7▲ 45%
Theft and robbery5.35.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Upper Cudworth139.3▼ 17%
South Kirkby134.3▼ 1%
Grimethorpe127.2▲ 26%
Cudworth125.8▼ 7%
South Hiendley107.4▲ 24%
Shafton Two Gates83▼ 15%
Great Houghton67.4▼ 7%
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 Grimethorpe a safe area?

Grimethorpe had about 127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Grimethorpe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (69), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and shoplifting (21).