Crime Rate in Kingstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingstone

The total recorded crimes in Kingstone, Barnsley, UK in March 2025 are around 260 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingstone crime rate of 8.49 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 Kingstone, encompassing approximately 30,608 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (95) incidents (2.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (-15.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (29) incidents (-40.82% decrease)
Kingstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanson Street with total crimes: 33
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 29
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 18

How safe is Kingstone?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Kingstone reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 3,820 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kingstone witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kingstone experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 3,464 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kingstone witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kingstone Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kingstone has recorded 260 crimes with crime rate of 8.49 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Kingstone crimes were 3,820. The crime rate of Kingstone in 2024 was 124.80 (year) or 10.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kingstone were around 3,464 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.17 (year) or 9.43 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)
Stairfoot227 22,652 22,645 2
Central165 32,555 32,490 3
Dearne North144 41,932 52,185 4
Old Town122 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton127 51,523 91,608 5
St Helens118 81,877 61,326 11
North East119 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham92 131,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough94 111,457 101,353 9
Darfield114 91,436 111,333 10
Wombwell98 101,209 141,239 14
Dearne South79 161,185 151,264 12
Royston94 121,380 121,259 13
Penistone East82 151,240 131,045 16
Cudworth83 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton48 21887 18906 17
Dodworth65 18933 17758 18
Penistone West68 17613 21626 21
Darton East56 20783 19754 19
Darton West62 19657 20682 20

Kingstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (95 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (37 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 93 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (63 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (50 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (81 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (91 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (96 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (77 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (182 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (50 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202519
January 202515
December 202415
November 202415
October 202423
September 202420
August 202422
July 202415
June 202458
May 202427
April 202431

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 202422
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 1142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202595
February 202593
January 202563
December 2024100
November 202481
October 202491
September 202496
August 202477
July 2024100
June 2024182
May 202493
April 202471

A total of 65 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202519
January 20258
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202418
August 202416
July 202419
June 202432
May 202425
April 202416

A total of 477 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202549
January 202550
December 202428
November 202437
October 202427
September 202439
August 202432
July 202438
June 202480
May 202432
April 202436

A total of 427 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202526
January 202535
December 202429
November 202425
October 202441
September 202427
August 202429
July 202436
June 202488
May 202434
April 202434

A total of 132 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410
June 202424
May 202411
April 202414

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
August 20246
June 202414
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 139 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 202421
October 202412
September 202417
August 202412
July 20245
June 202420
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 569 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202544
January 202544
December 202435
November 202438
October 202446
September 202449
August 202450
July 202426
June 2024104
May 202446
April 202450

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Kingstone in March 2025

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

1. Hanson Street (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Theft from the person3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Other theft2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting5
Theft from the person5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Nightclub (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary2
Other crime2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Nelson Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Royal Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Star Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
9. Holwick Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Sandford Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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