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Crime in Ardsley

Ardsley had 121 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 170.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 62% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

S71, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ardsley

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170.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common40 in 3 months

Month by month

44 Mar 38 Apr 42 May 49 Jun 26 Jul 46 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Ardsley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour4033%
violence2621%
shoplifting1916%
public order87%
criminal damage76%
theft76%
vehicle crime54%
burglary32%

Ardsley against Barnsley

TypeArdsley per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence36.738.9▼ 7%
Burglary4.22.9–
Vehicle crime7.14.8▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour56.519.7▲ 208%
Theft and robbery12.75.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ardsley170.8▼ 2%
Stairfoot161.3▼ 4%
Kendray142.5▼ 9%
Cudworth125.8▼ 7%
Lundwood113.7▲ 4%
Wombwell113.7▲ 14%
Monk Bretton100.3▲ 7%
See every Barnsley area ranked on the crime in Barnsley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Ardsley a safe area?

Ardsley had about 170.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Ardsley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (40), followed by violence (26) and shoplifting (19).