Crime Rate in Barnsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnsley

The total recorded crimes in Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 2,597 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnsley crime rate of 10.62 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (887) incidents (7.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (424) incidents (-0.70% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (248) incidents (14.29% increase)
Barnsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 43
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Hanson Street with total crimes: 36

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 (287 crimes), and the safest, Penistone West (51 crimes), is 236 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Barnsley.

Similarly, the area of Barnsley Town & Park Road (350 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Darton & Kexborough (32 crimes), with a difference of 318 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Barnsley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Kingstone287
Stairfoot241
Dearne North176
Central171
St Helens170

Safest Wards:

Hoyland Milton76
Dodworth71
Darton East68
Darton West60
Penistone West51

Most Dangerous Areas:

Barnsley Town & Park Road350
Ardsley & Stairfoot161
Athersley154
Honeywell121
Goldthorpe118

Safest Areas:

Shafton & Upper Cudworth43
Dodworth42
Silkstone, Hoylandswaine & Cawthorne39
Penistone38
Darton & Kexborough32

Barnsley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barnsley has recorded 2,597 crimes with crime rate of 10.62 ranking 68th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Rotherham2,588 432,343 429,977 4
Sheffield6,244 282,022 275,208 2
Doncaster3,775 148,010 145,176 1

Barnsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (762 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (318 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (838 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (421 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 895 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 372 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1588 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (832 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1683 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 140.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 202596
March 2025104
February 202595
January 2025117
December 2024172
November 2024183
October 2024160
September 2024161
August 2024130
July 202499
June 2024258

A total of 3008 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 250.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 542 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025248
April 2025217
March 2025202
February 2025202
January 2025203
December 2024220
November 2024212
October 2024233
September 2024221
August 2024247
July 2024261
June 2024542

A total of 1662 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 138.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025128
April 2025120
March 2025129
February 2025124
January 202597
December 2024137
November 2024130
October 2024132
September 2024124
August 2024124
July 2024135
June 2024282

A total of 314 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202536
March 202525
February 202518
January 202517
December 202421
November 202423
October 202428
September 202416
August 202421
July 202443
June 202436

A total of 10513 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 876.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1588 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025887
April 2025822
March 2025828
February 2025679
January 2025749
December 2024784
November 2024816
October 2024865
September 2024762
August 2024838
July 2024895
June 20241588

A total of 4784 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 398.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 832 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025424
April 2025427
March 2025356
February 2025328
January 2025305
December 2024281
November 2024337
October 2024383
September 2024318
August 2024421
July 2024372
June 2024832

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202416

A total of 2462 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 205.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025201
April 2025173
March 2025132
February 2025210
January 2025139
December 2024137
November 2024156
October 2024236
September 2024204
August 2024200
July 2024208
June 2024466

A total of 352 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202530
March 202528
February 202520
January 202535
December 202416
November 202429
October 202423
September 202421
August 202441
July 202419
June 202468

A total of 660 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202554
March 202543
February 202542
January 202553
December 202452
November 202474
October 202468
September 202445
August 202437
July 202445
June 202498

A total of 2594 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 216.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025246
April 2025209
March 2025190
February 2025178
January 2025173
December 2024151
November 2024174
October 2024187
September 2024189
August 2024216
July 2024217
June 2024464

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202513
February 20255
January 20254
December 202410
November 20246
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 202418

A total of 1205 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 100.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202591
April 202591
March 202595
February 202595
January 2025102
December 202470
November 202486
October 202494
September 202496
August 2024107
July 2024102
June 2024176

A total of 2035 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 348 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025147
April 2025134
March 2025168
February 2025134
January 202599
December 2024103
November 2024152
October 2024209
September 2024199
August 2024162
July 2024180
June 2024348

High Crime Locations Barnsley in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting40
Public order3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Hanson Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Theft from the person2
Other theft2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order3
Robbery2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Bicycle theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting6
Public order6
6. Churchfield (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime7
Public order5
Drugs4

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