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Crime in Oxspring

Oxspring had 14 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 36.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 45th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 66% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 40% on the three months before.

S36, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Oxspring

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36.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
45 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+40%on the 3 months beforemore crime
anti-social behaviourmost common3 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 6 Apr 11 Jun 1 Jul 2 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour321%
theft321%
violence321%
public order214%
other crime214%
criminal damage17%

Oxspring against Barnsley

TypeOxspring per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence7.838.9–
Burglary02.9–
Vehicle crime04.8–
Anti-social behaviour7.819.7–
Theft and robbery7.85.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Stocksbridge69.8▼ 13%
Silkstone Common63.7▼ 14%
Penistone57.2▲ 6%
Thurgoland46▼ 17%
Cubley40.3▼ 26%
Oxspring36.3▲ 40%
Hoylandswaine10.9–
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 Oxspring a safe area?

Oxspring had about 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 45 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Oxspring?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (3), followed by theft (3) and violence (3).