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Crime in Royston

Royston had 589 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 124 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 4% on the three months before.

S71, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Royston

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124crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-4%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common212 in 3 months

Month by month

194 Mar 187 Apr 232 May 208 Jun 204 Jul 177 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence21236%
anti-social behaviour14424%
criminal damage468%
public order427%
shoplifting407%
other crime295%
vehicle crime203%
burglary203%

Royston against Barnsley

TypeRoyston per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence44.638.9▲ 2%
Burglary4.22.9▲ 67%
Vehicle crime4.24.8▼ 35%
Anti-social behaviour30.319.70%
Theft and robbery4.85.3▼ 30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carlton259.5▼ 13%
Athersley162.2▼ 14%
Upper Cudworth139.3▼ 17%
Royston124▼ 4%
Monk Bretton100.3▲ 7%
Mapplewell92.2▼ 7%
Shafton Two Gates83▼ 15%
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 Royston a safe area?

Royston had about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Royston?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (212), followed by anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage (46).