Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 147 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 1.47 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 Old Town, encompassing approximately 99,792 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-1.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Wilthorpe Green with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Old Town?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Old Town reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1,982 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Old Town witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Old Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,571 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Old Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Old Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Old Town has recorded 147 crimes with crime rate of 1.82 ranking 6th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Old Town crimes were 1,982. The crime rate of Old Town in 2024 was 19.86 (year) or 1.66 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Old Town were around 1,571 crimes with yearly crime rate of 15.74 (year) or 1.31 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)
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
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

Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 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 (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (86 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 202510
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 163 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202514
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414
July 202412
June 202436
May 202410

A total of 107 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 209 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 20256
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202411
October 202419
September 202418
August 202412
July 202416
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202438
May 20243

A total of 651 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202559
March 202545
February 202535
January 202557
December 202443
November 202436
October 202449
September 202451
August 202444
July 202446
June 202486
May 202442

A total of 102 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 320 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202519
February 20258
January 202525
December 202416
November 202421
October 202416
September 202422
August 202418
July 202426
June 202484
May 202426

A total of 247 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 202419
July 202426
June 202456
May 202429

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20243
July 20241

High Crime Locations Old Town in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Wilthorpe Green (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
4. Cresswell Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. Selby Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Peel Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Longman Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Stainton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Summer Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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