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Crime in Hoyland Common

Hoyland Common had 553 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 17th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 22% on the three months before.

S74, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Hoyland Common

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120.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
17 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+22%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common176 in 3 months

Month by month

145 Mar 148 Apr 159 May 162 Jun 185 Jul 206 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence17632%
anti-social behaviour9517%
vehicle crime6912%
shoplifting509%
criminal damage468%
public order336%
theft285%
other crime204%

Hoyland Common against Barnsley

TypeHoyland Common per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence38.338.9▲ 38%
Burglary2.62.90%
Vehicle crime154.8▲ 33%
Anti-social behaviour20.719.7▲ 53%
Theft and robbery85.3▲ 3%

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%
Hoyland123.7▲ 27%
Hoyland Common120.2▲ 22%
Elsecar112▲ 29%
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 Hoyland Common a safe area?

Hoyland Common had about 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 17 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Hoyland Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (176), followed by anti-social behaviour (95) and vehicle crime (69).