Crime Rate in Stairfoot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stairfoot

The total recorded crimes in Stairfoot, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 241 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stairfoot crime rate of 12.78 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (64) incidents (-1.54% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (63) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Stairfoot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 36
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 30
  • Oxford Place with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Barnsley.

    • 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 areas in the Barnsley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Stairfoot has recorded 241 crimes with crime rate of 12.78 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stairfoot)CrimesRank (Stairfoot)CrimesRank (Stairfoot)
Kingstone287 13,820 13,464 1
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
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

Stairfoot Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (64 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (69 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (65 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 202517
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 202416
October 202424
September 202421
August 202411
July 20247
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 559 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202565
March 202539
February 202546
January 202535
December 202437
November 202429
October 202453
September 202415
August 202449
July 202422
June 202476
May 202429

A total of 263 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202522
February 202513
January 202519
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 202412
August 202421
July 202425
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 96 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 202513
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202420
July 20245
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202515
March 20258
February 202513
January 202519
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202416
August 202421
July 202412
June 202420
May 202411

A total of 868 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202569
March 202574
February 202547
January 202576
December 202452
November 202460
October 202478
September 202440
August 202485
July 202446
June 2024104
May 202474

A total of 439 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202540
March 202526
February 202551
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202457
September 202419
August 202431
July 202422
June 202452
May 202449

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
May 20244

A total of 105 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202519
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stairfoot in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total30
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order6
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Oxford Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. A635 (Map)
Total10
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Vaal Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
7. Albany Close (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Vehicle crime3
8. Masons Way (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Wheatley Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Hoyle Mill Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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