Grimethorpe Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Grimethorpe’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents. This category, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly outpaced the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s elevated risk in this category. The overall crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents placed Grimethorpe 27.4% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s socio-economic dynamics and limited resources for community support. November’s seasonal context—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the pattern. Retail areas may have seen increased foot traffic during shopping events, driving theft and other crimes, while darker evenings could have impacted visibility in public spaces, exacerbating opportunities for violent incidents. The area’s built-up nature within Barnsley, a historically industrial region, may also play a role, with limited recreational spaces and higher concentrations of vulnerable populations contributing to crime trends. Other notable categories included criminal damage and arson (8.9% of total crimes) and drugs (8.9%), both of which exceeded UK averages by 51% and 196% respectively. These figures suggest a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with specific needs for targeted interventions in areas where violent and property crimes are most prevalent.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category, contributing 35.7% of total incidents—27.4% above the UK average. This category alone saw a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the national average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other crime, including unclassified incidents, surged by 100% month-on-month, jumping from 3 to 6 cases. This spike may reflect increased enforcement or reporting during November, a month marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 71.4%, from 14 to 4 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal changes in public activity or temporary interventions. Bicycle theft also doubled, rising from 0 to 2 cases, a concerning trend in an area where cycling is a common mode of transport. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 40%, from 5 to 3 incidents, influenced by reduced car usage during the month’s darker evenings.

Grimethorpe’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 17.7% compared to the previous month, falling from 11.3 to 9.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as November’s shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may have dampened opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while consistent with local rhythms, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-108 residents provides context for local residents: over the course of November, each resident faced a 0.93% chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This rate, though lower than the previous month, remains 27.4% above the UK average, highlighting Grimethorpe’s distinct position within national crime trends. The population context—6,034 residents—further illustrates how even relatively small numbers of incidents can translate into a significant local impact when concentrated in a compact area.