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Crime in Elsecar

Elsecar had 587 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 112 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 6% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 29% on the three months before.

S74, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Elsecar

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112crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+29%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common193 in 3 months

Month by month

151 Mar 136 Apr 168 May 172 Jun 209 Jul 206 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19333%
anti-social behaviour10318%
vehicle crime7012%
shoplifting498%
criminal damage478%
public order315%
theft275%
burglary203%

Elsecar against Barnsley

TypeElsecar per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence36.838.9▲ 36%
Burglary3.82.9▲ 82%
Vehicle crime13.44.8▲ 46%
Anti-social behaviour19.719.7▲ 54%
Theft and robbery6.75.3▲ 13%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Jump149.2▲ 30%
Brampton (S73)141.2▲ 5%
Hoyland123.7▲ 27%
Hoyland Common120.2▲ 22%
Wombwell113.7▲ 14%
Elsecar112▲ 29%
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 Elsecar a safe area?

Elsecar had about 112 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Elsecar?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (193), followed by anti-social behaviour (103) and vehicle crime (70).