Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 180 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.19 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchfield with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Central?

To understand the safety of Central, we need to analyze Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 2,555 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 2,490 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central has recorded 180 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 4th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 2,555. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 2,490 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
St Helens186 31,877 61,326 11
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Rockingham100 141,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Penistone East114 101,240 131,045 16
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Dodworth70 18933 17758 18
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Central 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 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (69 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 653 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202566
May 202567
April 202549
March 202552
February 202553
January 202545
December 202435
November 202457
October 202469
September 202454
August 202452

A total of 97 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202510
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 202410
November 20248
October 202413
September 202412
August 20248

A total of 112 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 20256
March 202513
February 202513
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 202413
August 20249

A total of 228 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202523
April 202526
March 202519
February 202525
January 202522
December 20247
November 202429
October 202414
September 202411
August 202423

A total of 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20255
May 20253
April 202515
March 20258
February 202523
January 202512
December 202417
November 202413
October 202414
September 202427
August 202416

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 202518
February 202518
January 202513
December 202416
November 202410
October 202416
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20258
April 202511
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202413
September 20245
August 202412

A total of 136 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202512
April 202510
March 202517
February 20259
January 202518
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202518
April 202528
March 202512
February 202526
January 202521
December 20246
November 202419
October 202423
September 202419
August 202431

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20251
March 20254
January 20255
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20256
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20256
December 202416
November 20246
October 202413
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Churchfield (Map)
Total27
Other crime9
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other theft2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
4. Junction Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
5. Beckett Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Windermere Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Sheffield Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. Osborne Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Turnshaw Mews (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1

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