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Crime in Higham

Higham had 50 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 70.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

S75, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Higham

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70.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

15 Mar 14 Apr 15 May 15 Jun 22 Jul 13 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour2040%
violence1122%
criminal damage612%
vehicle crime510%
public order48%
theft24%
burglary12%
shoplifting12%

Higham against Barnsley

TypeHigham per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence15.538.9▼ 27%
Burglary1.42.9–
Vehicle crime74.8–
Anti-social behaviour28.119.7–
Theft and robbery2.85.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Pogmoor119.5▲ 5%
Dodworth95.7▲ 3%
Barugh Green88.7▲ 17%
Higham70.4▲ 14%
Darton53.6▼ 1%
Kexbrough47.3▼ 40%
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 Higham a safe area?

Higham had about 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Higham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (20), followed by violence (11) and criminal damage (6).