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Crime in Barnsley

Barnsley had 2,313 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 180.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 71% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

S70, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnsley

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180.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common786 in 3 months

Month by month

706 Mar 670 Apr 664 May 715 Jun 809 Jul 789 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnsley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence78634%
anti-social behaviour36016%
shoplifting24311%
public order22010%
criminal damage2099%
theft1446%
burglary814%
drugs713%

Barnsley against Barnsley

TypeBarnsley per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence61.338.9▲ 6%
Burglary6.32.9▲ 19%
Vehicle crime4.74.8▼ 22%
Anti-social behaviour28.119.7▲ 17%
Theft and robbery15.45.3▲ 14%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kingstone192.2▲ 16%
Barnsley180.5▲ 13%
Worsbrough156.6▼ 1%
Kendray142.5▼ 9%
Pogmoor119.5▲ 5%
Keresforth Hill108.3▲ 1%
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 Barnsley a safe area?

Barnsley had about 180.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barnsley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (786), followed by anti-social behaviour (360) and shoplifting (243).