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Crime in Athersley

Athersley had 392 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 162.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

S71, Barnsley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Athersley

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162.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common132 in 3 months

Month by month

155 Mar 140 Apr 160 May 132 Jun 150 Jul 110 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Athersley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13234%
shoplifting7720%
anti-social behaviour5213%
criminal damage3910%
public order277%
theft154%
vehicle crime154%
other crime144%

Athersley against Barnsley

TypeAthersley per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence54.638.90%
Burglary4.12.9–
Vehicle crime6.24.8▼ 40%
Anti-social behaviour21.519.7▲ 4%
Theft and robbery7.45.3▲ 20%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carlton259.5▼ 13%
Barnsley180.5▲ 13%
Athersley162.2▼ 14%
Royston124▼ 4%
Monk Bretton100.3▲ 7%
Mapplewell92.2▼ 7%
Staincross57.6▲ 39%
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 Athersley a safe area?

Athersley had about 162.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Athersley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (132), followed by shoplifting (77) and anti-social behaviour (52).