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Crime in Thurnscoe

Thurnscoe had 581 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 139.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 32% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 10% on the three months before.

S63, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Thurnscoe

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139.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-10%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common208 in 3 months

Month by month

206 Mar 227 Apr 210 May 214 Jun 181 Jul 186 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20836%
anti-social behaviour8615%
criminal damage7513%
theft417%
burglary376%
vehicle crime346%
public order315%
shoplifting315%

Thurnscoe against Barnsley

TypeThurnscoe per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence49.938.9▼ 1%
Burglary8.92.9▼ 35%
Vehicle crime8.14.8▲ 13%
Anti-social behaviour20.619.7▼ 23%
Theft and robbery11.75.3▼ 2%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Thurnscoe139.3▼ 10%
Goldthorpe136.7▼ 25%
Darfield97.2▲ 21%
Bolton-on-Dearne85.5▼ 11%
Great Houghton67.4▼ 7%
Barnburgh40.2▲ 22%
Harlington38.8▲ 23%
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 Thurnscoe a safe area?

Thurnscoe had about 139.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Thurnscoe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (208), followed by anti-social behaviour (86) and criminal damage (75).