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Crime in Mapplewell

Mapplewell had 609 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 92.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 27th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 7% on the three months before.

S75, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Mapplewell

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92.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
27 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-7%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common225 in 3 months

Month by month

219 Mar 185 Apr 252 May 212 Jun 221 Jul 176 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence22537%
anti-social behaviour10016%
shoplifting8414%
public order559%
criminal damage468%
other crime264%
theft244%
vehicle crime203%

Mapplewell against Barnsley

TypeMapplewell per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence34.138.9▲ 14%
Burglary22.9▼ 24%
Vehicle crime34.8▼ 37%
Anti-social behaviour15.119.7▼ 3%
Theft and robbery4.15.3▼ 21%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Athersley162.2▼ 14%
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 Mapplewell a safe area?

Mapplewell had about 92.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 27 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Mapplewell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (225), followed by anti-social behaviour (100) and shoplifting (84).