Crime Rate in Wombwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wombwell

The total recorded crimes in Wombwell, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wombwell crime rate of 5.03 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 Wombwell, encompassing approximately 19,498 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (55.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
Wombwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Bird Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Wright Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wombwell?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Wombwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1209 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wombwell recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Wombwell had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,239 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wombwell recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wombwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wombwell has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 5.03 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Wombwell crimes were 1,209. The crime rate of Wombwell in 2024 was 62.00 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wombwell were around 1,239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.54 (year) or 5.30 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wombwell)CrimesRank (Wombwell)CrimesRank (Wombwell)
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
Royston104 111,380 121,259 13
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

Wombwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 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 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 202411
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 254 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202521
March 202518
February 202512
January 202511
December 202413
November 202429
October 202421
September 202416
August 202429
July 202416
June 202434
May 202421

A total of 518 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202534
March 202537
February 202528
January 202528
December 202447
November 202441
October 202429
September 202432
August 202443
July 202447
June 202468
May 202431

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 202412
September 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202515
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202410
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wombwell in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Bird Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
3. Wright Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Collindridge Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Princess Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Willow Garth (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hall Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Elliott Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Roebuck Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Hadfield Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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