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Crime in Birdwell

Birdwell had 59 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 43rd of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 60% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 12% on the three months before.

S70, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Birdwell

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42.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
43 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-12%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common22 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 29 Apr 16 May 17 Jun 17 Jul 25 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2237%
anti-social behaviour1220%
other crime58%
criminal damage47%
shoplifting47%
public order47%
theft35%
vehicle crime35%

Birdwell against Barnsley

TypeBirdwell per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence15.838.9▲ 100%
Burglary0.72.9–
Vehicle crime2.24.8–
Anti-social behaviour8.619.7▲ 20%
Theft and robbery2.95.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Worsbrough156.6▼ 1%
Hoyland123.7▲ 27%
Hoyland Common120.2▲ 22%
Tankersley105.7▲ 12%
Pilley54.9▲ 54%
Birdwell42.4▼ 12%
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 Birdwell a safe area?

Birdwell had about 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 43 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Birdwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (22), followed by anti-social behaviour (12) and other crime (5).