Crime Rate in Stairfoot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stairfoot

The total recorded crimes in Stairfoot, Barnsley, UK in March 2025 are around 227 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stairfoot crime rate of 12.04 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 Stairfoot, encompassing approximately 18,860 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (57.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (-15.22% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (-49.02% decrease)
Stairfoot Crime Hotspots

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

  • A635 with total crimes: 14
  • Burnsall Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Birk Terrace with total crimes: 9

How safe is Stairfoot?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Stairfoot reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 2,652 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stairfoot witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stairfoot experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 2,645 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stairfoot witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stairfoot Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stairfoot has recorded 227 crimes with crime rate of 12.04 ranking 2th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Stairfoot crimes were 2,652. The crime rate of Stairfoot in 2024 was 140.61 (year) or 11.72 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stairfoot were around 2,645 crimes with yearly crime rate of 140.24 (year) or 11.69 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)
Kingstone260 13,820 13,464 1
Central165 32,555 32,490 3
Dearne North144 41,932 52,185 4
Old Town122 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton127 51,523 91,608 5
St Helens118 81,877 61,326 11
North East119 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham92 131,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough94 111,457 101,353 9
Darfield114 91,436 111,333 10
Wombwell98 101,209 141,239 14
Dearne South79 161,185 151,264 12
Royston94 121,380 121,259 13
Penistone East82 151,240 131,045 16
Cudworth83 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton48 21887 18906 17
Dodworth65 18933 17758 18
Penistone West68 17613 21626 21
Darton East56 20783 19754 19
Darton West62 19657 20682 20

Stairfoot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (78 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (85 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (76 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202547
January 202576
December 202452
November 202460
October 202478
September 202440
August 202485
July 202446
June 2024104
May 202474
April 202458

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202513
January 202519
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202416
August 202421
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411
April 202428

A total of 131 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411
July 202412
June 202428
May 202418
April 20248

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202519
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421
July 202425
June 202450
May 202423
April 20247

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202546
January 202535
December 202437
November 202429
October 202453
September 202415
August 202449
July 202422
June 202476
May 202429
April 202442

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 202416
October 202424
September 202421
August 202411
July 20247
June 202424
May 20249
April 202411

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245
April 202422

A total of 410 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202551
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202457
September 202419
August 202431
July 202422
June 202452
May 202449
April 202441

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 97 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 202513
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202420
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243
April 202411

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
July 202415
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Stairfoot in March 2025

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

1. A635 (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Burnsall Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Birk Terrace (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
6. Vaal Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Neville Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Burglary2
8. Gilbert Grove (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Waterfield Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Grange Lane (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Burglary2

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