Crime Rate in Royston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Royston

The total recorded crimes in Royston, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Royston crime rate of 7.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-38.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-36.59% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
Royston Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6428 with total crimes: 7
  • Cherry Tree Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket 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 July 2025 the Royston has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 7.84 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Royston)CrimesRank (Royston)CrimesRank (Royston)
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
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
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
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

Royston 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 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202541
May 202514
April 202514
March 202516
February 202510
January 202511
December 202410
November 20246
October 202411
September 202419
August 202432

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202550
May 202540
April 202550
March 202534
February 202533
January 202547
December 202430
November 202439
October 202441
September 202438
August 202440

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 202411
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
March 20252
February 202510
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 202411
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20257
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20258
February 202524
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 202419
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
August 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. B6428 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cherry Tree Grove (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Winmarith Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Manor Grove (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wood Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Pinfold Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Field View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
10. Park Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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