Crime Rate in Kingstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kingstone

The total recorded crimes in Kingstone, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 287 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kingstone crime rate of 9.38 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (94) incidents (18.99% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (43) incidents (4.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (46.43% increase)
Kingstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanson Street with total crimes: 37
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 35
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22

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 areas in the Barnsley.

    • 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 areas in the Barnsley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Kingstone has recorded 287 crimes with crime rate of 9.38 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kingstone)CrimesRank (Kingstone)CrimesRank (Kingstone)
Stairfoot241 22,652 22,645 2
Central171 42,555 32,490 3
Dearne North176 31,932 52,185 4
Old Town147 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton125 81,523 91,608 5
St Helens170 51,877 61,326 11
North East142 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham96 151,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough93 161,457 101,353 9
Dearne South118 91,185 151,264 12
Darfield102 121,436 111,333 10
Penistone East105 101,240 131,045 16
Royston104 111,380 121,259 13
Wombwell98 131,209 141,239 14
Cudworth96 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton76 17887 18906 17
Dodworth71 18933 17758 18
Darton East68 19783 19754 19
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Kingstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (94 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 969 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 88.09 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202594
April 202579
March 202595
February 202593
January 202563
December 2024100
November 202481
October 202491
September 202496
August 202477
July 2024100

A total of 128 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 20258
February 20256
January 202512
December 20249
November 202421
October 202412
September 202417
August 202412
July 20245

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202510
March 20259
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 202410
August 202415
July 202410

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 331 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202524
March 202523
February 202526
January 202535
December 202429
November 202425
October 202441
September 202427
August 202429
July 202436

A total of 413 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202541
March 202529
February 202549
January 202550
December 202428
November 202437
October 202427
September 202439
August 202432
July 202438

A total of 197 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202516
March 202517
February 202519
January 202515
December 202415
November 202415
October 202423
September 202420
August 202422
July 202415

A total of 160 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202515
February 202519
January 20258
December 202413
November 202415
October 202414
September 202418
August 202416
July 202419

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20248
October 202414
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 438 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202528
March 202537
February 202544
January 202544
December 202435
November 202438
October 202446
September 202449
August 202450
July 202426

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202510
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 56 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246

High Crime Locations Kingstone in May 2025

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

1. Hanson Street (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences20
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order2
4. Star Lane (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
5. Nelson Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Locke Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
10. Sykes Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Public order1

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