Crime Rate in Stairfoot: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stairfoot

The total recorded crimes in Stairfoot, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 236 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stairfoot crime rate of 12.51 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (3.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-9.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (130.77% increase)
Stairfoot Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Cedar Crescent with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Stairfoot has recorded 236 crimes with crime rate of 12.51 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stairfoot)CrimesRank (Stairfoot)CrimesRank (Stairfoot)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
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
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

Stairfoot 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 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (53 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 533 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202553
May 202564
April 202565
March 202539
February 202546
January 202535
December 202437
November 202429
October 202453
September 202415
August 202449

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 811 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202585
June 202582
May 202563
April 202569
March 202574
February 202547
January 202576
December 202452
November 202460
October 202478
September 202440
August 202485

A total of 203 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 202510
April 20258
March 202517
February 20254
January 20254
December 202413
November 202416
October 202424
September 202421
August 202411

A total of 359 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202513
May 202530
April 202540
March 202526
February 202551
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202457
September 202419
August 202431

A total of 190 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202522
May 202529
April 202515
March 20258
February 202513
January 202519
December 202411
November 202410
October 202410
September 202416
August 202421

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20255
April 202511
March 202512
February 20255
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 202410
September 20246
August 202411

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 89 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 202513
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 202519
February 20254
January 20253
December 202414
November 202410
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Stairfoot in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order9
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Robbery3
3. Cedar Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Neville Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
5. A635 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Davids Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
8. Oxford Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. School Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Worsley Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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