Crime Rate in Monk Bretton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monk Bretton

The total recorded crimes in Monk Bretton, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 125 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monk Bretton crime rate of 9.79 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 Monk Bretton, encompassing approximately 12,766 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
Monk Bretton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merchant Croft with total crimes: 8
  • Priory Place with total crimes: 6
  • Silverdale Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Monk Bretton?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Monk Bretton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1523 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Monk Bretton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Monk Bretton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,608 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Monk Bretton witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Monk Bretton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Monk Bretton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Monk Bretton has recorded 125 crimes with crime rate of 9.79 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Monk Bretton crimes were 1,523. The crime rate of Monk Bretton in 2024 was 119.30 (year) or 9.94 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Monk Bretton were around 1,608 crimes with yearly crime rate of 125.96 (year) or 10.50 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Monk Bretton)CrimesRank (Monk Bretton)CrimesRank (Monk Bretton)
Kingstone287 13,820 13,464 1
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
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

Monk Bretton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 580 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202536
March 202542
February 202529
January 202529
December 202443
November 202449
October 202433
September 202436
August 202437
July 202451
June 202498
May 202452

A total of 226 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202524
February 202511
January 20257
December 202418
November 202413
October 202417
September 20246
August 202424
July 202418
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20255
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 202414
May 202412

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 207 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 202511
February 202511
January 202516
December 202410
November 202414
October 202411
September 202422
August 20247
July 202417
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 202511
February 20258
January 20252
December 20245
November 202410
October 20244
September 20249
August 20245
July 20249
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202512
February 20256
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202411
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202418
May 20242

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Monk Bretton in May 2025

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

1. Merchant Croft (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Priory Place (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Silverdale Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
5. Lang Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Harwood Terrace (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Armyne Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Darrington Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
10. Michael Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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