Crime Rate in Barnsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnsley

The total recorded crimes in Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 2,572 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnsley crime rate of 10.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnsley, encompassing approximately 244,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (945) incidents (5.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (429) incidents (-2.28% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (229) incidents (-10.55% decrease)
Barnsley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 36
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 28
  • Churchfield with total crimes: 27

Barnsley Police Info:

South Yorkshire Police

How safe is Barnsley?

To understand the safety of Barnsley, we need to analyze Barnsley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Barnsley has recorded 32,318 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 132.14 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 53 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 30,570 crimes with a crime rate of 124.99, ranking it 55 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to South Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Barnsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Yorkshire average, with 32318 crimes compared to 48673.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Barnsley witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 3 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barnsley had fewer crimes than the South Yorkshire average, with 30,570 crimes compared to 45,233. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Barnsley witnessed more crimes than 2 out of 3 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Barnsley is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in South Yorkshire, Barnsley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Barnsley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Kingstone (250 crimes), and the safest, Darton East (57 crimes), is 193 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Barnsley.

Similarly, the area of Barnsley Town & Park Road (296 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Shafton & Upper Cudworth (33 crimes), with a difference of 263 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barnsley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingstone250
Stairfoot236
St Helens186
Central180
Dearne North148

Safest Wards:

Dearne South79
Dodworth70
Penistone West60
Darton West59
Darton East57

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barnsley Town & Park Road296
Athersley171
Ardsley & Stairfoot144
Honeywell126
Grimethorpe & Brierley106

Safest Areas:

Dodworth45
Penistone41
Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne40
Darton & Kexborough39
Shafton & Upper Cudworth33

Barnsley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barnsley has recorded 2,572 crimes with crime rate of 10.52 ranking 87th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.

In 2024, the total Barnsley crimes were 32,318. The crime rate of Barnsley in 2024 was 132.14 (year) or 11.01 (month) ranking it 53 danzarous in the UK. Barnsley ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnsley were around 30,570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 124.99 (year) or 10.42 (month) ranking 55 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in South Yorkshire, Barnsley ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Barnsley

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Rotherham2,788 432,343 429,977 4
Sheffield6,679 282,022 275,208 2
Doncaster3,894 148,010 145,176 1

Barnsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 945 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 429 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (896 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (439 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (887 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (424 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (822 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (427 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (828 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (356 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 679 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 328 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (749 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (305 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 784 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 281 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (816 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (337 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (865 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (383 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1270 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 127.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025115
June 2025120
May 2025108
April 202596
March 2025104
February 202595
January 2025117
December 2024172
November 2024183
October 2024160

A total of 1393 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 139.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 209 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025116
June 2025131
May 2025147
April 2025134
March 2025168
February 2025134
January 202599
December 2024103
November 2024152
October 2024209

A total of 916 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202586
May 202591
April 202591
March 202595
February 202595
January 2025102
December 202470
November 202486
October 202494

A total of 77 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20259
May 20258
April 202510
March 202513
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 1907 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 190.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025213
June 2025186
May 2025246
April 2025209
March 2025190
February 2025178
January 2025173
December 2024151
November 2024174
October 2024187

A total of 540 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202543
May 202549
April 202554
March 202543
February 202542
January 202553
December 202452
November 202474
October 202468

A total of 269 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202536
May 202522
April 202530
March 202528
February 202520
January 202535
December 202416
November 202429
October 202423

A total of 1679 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 167.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 236 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025171
June 2025124
May 2025201
April 2025173
March 2025132
February 2025210
January 2025139
December 2024137
November 2024156
October 2024236

A total of 58 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412

A total of 3709 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 370.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 439 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025429
June 2025439
May 2025424
April 2025427
March 2025356
February 2025328
January 2025305
December 2024281
November 2024337
October 2024383

A total of 8271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 827.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 945 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025945
June 2025896
May 2025887
April 2025822
March 2025828
February 2025679
January 2025749
December 2024784
November 2024816
October 2024865

A total of 256 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202536
May 202530
April 202536
March 202525
February 202518
January 202517
December 202421
November 202423
October 202428

A total of 1269 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 126.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025125
June 2025147
May 2025128
April 2025120
March 2025129
February 2025124
January 202597
December 2024137
November 2024130
October 2024132

A total of 2222 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 222.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025229
June 2025256
May 2025248
April 2025217
March 2025202
February 2025202
January 2025203
December 2024220
November 2024212
October 2024233

High Crime Locations Barnsley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnsley postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting25
Public order10
Other crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences13
Other theft6
Public order5
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
3. Churchfield (Map)
Total27
Other crime9
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Hanson Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences14
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery3
Public order3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting3

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