Goldthorpe Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Goldthorpe's November 2025 crime profile reveals a starkly imbalanced mix of offences, with property crimes accounting for 68.8% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (21 cases) remained the most frequent category. compared to the previous month. This decline, however, still leaves the area's violent crime rate 13% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The most striking feature of the crime mix is the overwhelming prevalence of property-related offences, particularly vehicle crime (14 cases) and burglary (13 cases), both of which are 400% and 500% above their respective UK averages. These figures suggest a local environment where vehicle security and residential vulnerability may be significant concerns. The area's high rate of anti-social behaviour (9 cases) and criminal damage (8 cases), both 23% and 108% above the UK average, further indicates social tensions that may be exacerbated by seasonal factors. November's darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night could have contributed to increased opportunities for property crimes, while the early shopping season may have influenced vehicle-related offences. The data also shows that shoplifting, which is typically associated with retail areas, fell to 4 cases (0.6 per 1,000), 5% below the UK average. This suggests that Goldthorpe's retail sector may not be a primary driver of such offences, unlike larger urban centres. The overall crime rate of 13.0 per 1,000 residents, 78.1% above the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with high property crime concentrations. The seasonal context of November, with its reduced daylight and holiday-related activity, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact causal relationships remain speculative. This crime mix illustrates an area where property protection and community engagement are critical to addressing persistent vulnerabilities.

November 2025 marked a stark shift in Goldthorpe's crime mix, with property crimes dominating over violent offences. Vehicle crime surged by 366.7% (3 to 14), the largest increase of any category, likely reflecting seasonal factors such as increased vehicle usage during Black Friday shopping or heightened opportunities in dimly lit streets. Burglary also rose sharply by 116.7% (6 to 13), a figure 500% above the UK average for this category. This spike may be linked to colder weather driving more indoor activities and potential vulnerabilities in residential security. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 55.6% (9 to 4), possibly due to reduced foot traffic on high streets during the early November period. The area's violent crime rate, while still 13% above the UK average, dropped by 46.2% (39 to 21), a decline that could reflect targeted policing efforts or seasonal changes in public behaviour. These contrasting trends highlight the combination of local conditions and crime patterns.

Goldthorpe's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 13.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% decrease from the previous month's 13.9. This slight decline contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the UK's most crime-prone regions. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported in Goldthorpe over the 30-day period, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 77 residents, a statistic that underscores the local impact of crime in a community of 7,137 people. When compared to the UK average, Goldthorpe's rate remains significantly elevated, but the month-on-month reduction suggests potential stabilisation in local crime trends. This daily and monthly context provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though the area's overall rate remains 78.1% above the UK average.