WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: South Yorkshire Police Police

Crime in Dearne North, Barnsley

Comprehensive safety analysis for Dearne North, localized within Barnsley.

Total Crimes

191
trending_up +15.1% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

133.52per 1k
trending_up +1.0% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,893

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences53
Criminal Damage & Arson29
Burglary25
Anti-social Behaviour21
Shoplifting18
Other Theft17
Vehicle Crime8
Public Order6
Drug Offences5
Other Crime5
Robbery4

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Kingsway Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6
6
On or near Marlborough Close Map
Shoplifting: 4Robbery: 1
5
On or near Melton Avenue Map
Criminal damage and arson: 5
5
On or near Cross Street Map
Burglary: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Cross Butcher Street Map
Burglary: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
4
On or near Mulberry Close Map
Shoplifting: 3
3
On or near Saxon Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Public order: 1
3
On or near High Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near St Mary'S Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near High Street Map
Shoplifting: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Barnsley district.

Local Rank

#19safest in Barnsley

National Safety

Top 6%Riskiest

City Average

100.2per 1k

Local Policing

Barnsley South East

South Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

Off-road bikes, electric bikes and vehicles driving in an antisocial manner in and around High Street, Barnsley Road and Doncaster Road, Goldthorpe.

Issued: 15 Mar 2026

Status Update

The MARCT Team are regularly in the area and we have more Operations planned in the coming weeks. Last time they were here, they seized 5 off road bikes in one day.
We are in the process of planning several more operations in and around the Dearne, including eductions through schools, letter drops and enforcement style days of actions.

Actioned: 15 Mar 2026

Reports have been made at several PACT meetings over vehicle use in and around the area of the Willow Estate, Thurnscoe..

Issued: 15 Mar 2026

Status Update

The MARCT Team are regularly in the area and we have more Operations planned in the coming weeks. Last time they were here, they seized 5 off road bikes in one day.
We are in the process of planning several more operations in and around the Dearne, including eductions through schools, letter drops and enforcement style days of actions.

Actioned: 15 Mar 2026

Large numbers of vehicles parking on this road prevent the flow of traffic and cause access issues. This has previously been raised, albeit not as a PACT priority. Actions included below are from what has previously been done.

Issued: 15 Mar 2026

Status Update

Officers have previously attended this area during events and issued multiple warning letters about obstructive parking. 2 penalty notices were also issued for dangerous parking and one vehicle was seized for being driven without insurance.
We are also working with the Dog Track and Scrap Metal Centre to deter this issue in future.

Actioned: 15 Mar 2026

Engagement Events

JUL8

ENGAGEMENT STALL - JULY

meeting

CRIME PREVENTION STALL WHERE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN OBTAIN ADVICE ABOUT A VARIETY OF CRIME TYPES AFFECTING THE AREA. IT'S ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THE POLICE, PROVIDE INFORMATION ON MATTERS AFFECTING YOU AND OCCASIONALLY, OBTAIN A FREEBIE.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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ST ANDREWS SQUARE, BOLTON UPON DEARNE PLEASE NOTE TIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

JUL29

PACT MEETING

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PARTNERS AND COMMUNITIES TOGETHER. A CHANCE FOR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO ENGAGE WITH POLICE AND PARTNER AGENCIES ABOUT CRIME AND ASB THAT IS AFFECTING THEM. DISCUSSIONS ALSO TAKE PLACE OVER WHAT THE PUBLIC WOULD LIKE AS A POLICING PRIORITY IN THAT AREA OVER THE NEXT 6 WEEKS.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:00 PM

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Salvation Army church, Straight Lane, Goldthorpe

AUG12

ENGAGEMENT STALL - AUGUST

meeting

CRIME PREVENTION STALL WHERE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN OBTAIN ADVICE ABOUT A VARIETY OF CRIME TYPES AFFECTING THE AREA. IT'S ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THE POLICE, PROVIDE INFORMATION ON MATTERS AFFECTING YOU AND OCCASIONALLY, OBTAIN A FREEBIE.

schedule

10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

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ASDA, THURNSCOE

AUG20

Rural Crime Engagement Meeting - 2026

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A chance to link in with SYP regarding Rural Crime

schedule

6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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St Johns Community Centre, Church Street, Penistone

SEP9

ENGAGEMENT STALL - SEPTEMBER

meeting

CRIME PREVENTION STALL WHERE MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN OBTAIN ADVICE ABOUT A VARIETY OF CRIME TYPES AFFECTING THE AREA. IT'S ALSO AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE WITH THE POLICE, PROVIDE INFORMATION ON MATTERS AFFECTING YOU AND OCCASIONALLY, OBTAIN A FREEBIE.

schedule

11:00 AM — 1:00 PM

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GOLDTHORPE EXACT LOCATION TBD PLEASE NOTE TOIMINGS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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