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Crime in Monk Bretton

Monk Bretton had 182 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 91.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 18% on the three months before.

S71, Barnsley · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Monk Bretton

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91.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
28 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-18%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common81 in 3 months

Month by month

58 Apr 80 May 84 Jun 72 Jul 44 Aug 66 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence8145%
anti-social behaviour3218%
public order179%
criminal damage148%
theft137%
shoplifting84%
vehicle crime74%
drugs42%

Monk Bretton against Barnsley

TypeMonk Bretton per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence40.637.6▲ 19%
Burglary22.8–
Vehicle crime3.55▼ 46%
Anti-social behaviour1620.2▼ 11%
Theft and robbery6.55.3▼ 41%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carlton240.9▼ 15%
Barnsley181.5▲ 14%
Stairfoot176.9▲ 17%
Athersley142▼ 21%
Cudworth113.3▼ 23%
Lundwood96.5▼ 28%
Monk Bretton91.3▼ 18%
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 Monk Bretton a safe area?

Monk Bretton had about 91.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 28 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Monk Bretton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (81), followed by anti-social behaviour (32) and public order (17).