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Crime in Kingstone

Kingstone had 581 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 192.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 82% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

S70, Barnsley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kingstone

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192.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common186 in 3 months

Month by month

179 Mar 175 Apr 149 May 181 Jun 202 Jul 198 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kingstone. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18632%
anti-social behaviour9516%
shoplifting6311%
public order519%
criminal damage498%
theft417%
burglary214%
drugs203%

Kingstone against Barnsley

TypeKingstone per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence61.538.9▲ 8%
Burglary6.92.9▼ 12%
Vehicle crime5.64.8▲ 21%
Anti-social behaviour31.419.7▲ 17%
Theft and robbery20.85.3▲ 43%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Kingstone192.2▲ 16%
Barnsley180.5▲ 13%
Worsbrough156.6▼ 1%
Pogmoor119.5▲ 5%
Keresforth Hill108.3▲ 1%
Gilroyd82.2▼ 1%
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 Kingstone a safe area?

Kingstone had about 192.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kingstone?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (186), followed by anti-social behaviour (95) and shoplifting (63).