Crime Rate in Worsbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Worsbrough

The total recorded crimes in Worsbrough, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Worsbrough crime rate of 8.02 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (38.24% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
Worsbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cromwell Mount with total crimes: 6
  • Mill Court with total crimes: 4
  • Meadow View with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Worsbrough has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 8.02 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worsbrough)CrimesRank (Worsbrough)CrimesRank (Worsbrough)
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
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

Worsbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20255
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 589 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202534
March 202537
February 202532
January 202545
December 202438
November 202430
October 202473
September 202436
August 202436
July 202446
June 202484
May 202451

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202520
March 202517
February 202514
January 20259
December 20249
November 202412
October 202416
September 20249
August 202420
July 202421
June 202444
May 202423

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 20247
September 20249
August 202411
July 20247
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202411
November 202410
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415
July 202416
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 61 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 82 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20258
February 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 202410
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Worsbrough in May 2025

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

1. Cromwell Mount (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Mill Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Carrwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Dovedale (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashover Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Pantry Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. George Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Melton Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Beverley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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