Crime Rate in North East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North East

The total recorded crimes in North East, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North East crime rate of 25.94 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 North East, encompassing approximately 5,473 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-17.24% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
North East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Queensway with total crimes: 8
  • Poplar Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is North East?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, North East reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1,546 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, North East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,524 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North East witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

North East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the North East has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 25.94 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total North East crimes were 1,546. The crime rate of North East in 2024 was 282.44 (year) or 23.54 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in North East were around 1,524 crimes with yearly crime rate of 278.42 (year) or 23.20 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East)CrimesRank (North East)CrimesRank (North East)
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
Monk Bretton125 81,523 91,608 5
St Helens170 51,877 61,326 11
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

North East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 202412
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 202412
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202529
March 202521
February 202512
January 202518
December 20249
November 202422
October 202424
September 202421
August 202412
July 202424
June 202460
May 202434

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 105 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20253
March 202511
February 202511
January 20257
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 558 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202548
March 202545
February 202534
January 202547
December 202428
November 202451
October 202441
September 202430
August 202443
July 202442
June 202464
May 202446

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 107 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202513
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20248
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 187 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202518
March 20258
February 20257
January 202512
December 202415
November 202424
October 202415
September 20247
August 202415
July 202410
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 64 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242

High Crime Locations North East in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Other theft4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Queensway (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Poplar Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Garth View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Manor Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
6. North View (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Lukes Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
8. Malham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Windsor Crescent (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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