Crime Rate in Royston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston

The total recorded crimes in Royston, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston crime rate of 7.76 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 Royston, encompassing approximately 13,395 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Royston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Jubilee Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 5

How safe is Royston?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Royston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1380 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Royston recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Royston had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,259 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Royston recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Royston Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Royston has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 7.76 ranking 11th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Royston crimes were 1,380. The crime rate of Royston in 2024 was 103.02 (year) or 8.58 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Royston were around 1,259 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.98 (year) or 7.83 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royston)CrimesRank (Royston)CrimesRank (Royston)
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
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
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

Royston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 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 (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 159 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 202419
August 202432
July 202416

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202550
March 202534
February 202533
January 202547
December 202430
November 202439
October 202441
September 202438
August 202440
July 202435

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20248
October 202412
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
September 20242

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 202524
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202419
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Royston in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
2. Jubilee Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B6428 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Milgate Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Oakwood Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Winmarith Court (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
8. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. West Pinfold (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Plantation Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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