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Crime in Kexbrough

Kexbrough had 56 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 47.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 41st of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 55% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 40% on the three months before.

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

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47.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
41 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-40%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common26 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 28 Apr 37 May 22 Jun 25 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2646%
anti-social behaviour1323%
public order47%
other crime35%
theft35%
drugs24%
burglary24%
shoplifting24%

Kexbrough against Barnsley

TypeKexbrough per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence2238.9▼ 16%
Burglary1.72.9–
Vehicle crime04.8–
Anti-social behaviour1119.7▼ 54%
Theft and robbery2.55.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mapplewell92.2▼ 7%
Barugh Green88.7▲ 17%
Higham70.4▲ 14%
Staincross57.6▲ 39%
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 Kexbrough a safe area?

Kexbrough had about 47.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 41 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kexbrough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (26), followed by anti-social behaviour (13) and public order (4).