Crime Rate in Old Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Old Town

The total recorded crimes in Old Town, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 142 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Old Town crime rate of 1.42 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
Old Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 12
  • Wilthorpe Green with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Old Town has recorded 142 crimes with crime rate of 1.10 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)CrimesRank (Old Town)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
Central180 42,555 32,490 3
St Helens186 31,877 61,326 11
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Rockingham100 141,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Penistone East114 101,240 131,045 16
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Dodworth70 18933 17758 18
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Old Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202512
May 202516
April 202515
March 20256
February 202514
January 202516
December 202419
November 202411
October 202419
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202515
May 20258
April 202514
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 202414
November 20249
October 202411
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 101 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20257
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 20249
September 20247
August 20242

A total of 563 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202544
May 202558
April 202559
March 202545
February 202535
January 202557
December 202443
November 202436
October 202449
September 202451
August 202444

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202519
May 202524
April 202515
March 202519
February 20258
January 202525
December 202416
November 202421
October 202416
September 202422
August 202418

A total of 91 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 202510
January 20254
December 202411
November 202413
October 20249
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202510
May 20252
April 20254
March 20259
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202513
April 202519
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202410
November 202419
October 202417
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20243

High Crime Locations Old Town in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
2. Hospital (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Wilthorpe Green (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Public order1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Hall Balk Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Honeywell Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
7. Stainton Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Johnson Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Burton Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clanricarde Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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