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Crime in Silkstone Common

Silkstone Common had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 63.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 36th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

S75, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Silkstone Common

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63.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
36 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
anti-social behaviourmost common12 in 3 months

Month by month

8 Mar 10 Apr 11 May 8 Jun 8 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
anti-social behaviour1248%
violence312%
public order312%
shoplifting312%
theft28%
drugs14%
criminal damage14%

Silkstone Common against Barnsley

TypeSilkstone Common per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence7.638.9▼ 77%
Burglary02.9–
Vehicle crime04.8–
Anti-social behaviour30.619.7–
Theft and robbery5.15.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Dodworth95.7▲ 3%
Gilroyd82.2▼ 1%
Silkstone Common63.7▼ 14%
Thurgoland46▼ 17%
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 Silkstone Common a safe area?

Silkstone Common had about 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 36 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was anti-social behaviour.

What is the most common crime in Silkstone Common?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was anti-social behaviour (12), followed by violence (3) and public order (3).