Crime Rate in Worsbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worsbrough

The total recorded crimes in Worsbrough, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worsbrough crime rate of 8.62 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 Worsbrough, encompassing approximately 11,600 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
Worsbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edmund Street with total crimes: 6
  • Wellington Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Rook Hill with total crimes: 5

How safe is Worsbrough?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Worsbrough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1457 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Worsbrough witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Worsbrough had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,353 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Worsbrough witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Worsbrough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Worsbrough has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 8.62 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Worsbrough crimes were 1,457. The crime rate of Worsbrough in 2024 was 125.60 (year) or 10.47 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Worsbrough were around 1,353 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.63 (year) or 9.72 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worsbrough)CrimesRank (Worsbrough)CrimesRank (Worsbrough)
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
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

Worsbrough 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 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 (20 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 (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (73 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202514
May 202513
April 202520
March 202517
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202514
April 202515
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415

A total of 485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202540
May 202547
April 202534
March 202537
February 202532
January 202545
December 202438
November 202430
October 202473
September 202436
August 202436

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 202410
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Worsbrough in July 2025

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

1. Edmund Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Wellington Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Rook Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Allendale (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Beverley Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Yews Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Underwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Dovedale (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Barley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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