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Crime in Wombwell

Wombwell had 847 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 113.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% above the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

S73, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wombwell

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113.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
19 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common304 in 3 months

Month by month

254 Mar 254 Apr 238 May 258 Jun 270 Jul 319 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence30436%
anti-social behaviour21626%
criminal damage607%
vehicle crime486%
public order476%
burglary425%
theft405%
shoplifting324%

Wombwell against Barnsley

TypeWombwell per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence40.838.9▲ 6%
Burglary5.62.9▲ 91%
Vehicle crime6.44.8▲ 4%
Anti-social behaviour2919.7▲ 55%
Theft and robbery6.45.3▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ardsley170.8▼ 2%
Jump149.2▲ 30%
Brampton (S73)141.2▲ 5%
Wombwell113.7▲ 14%
Elsecar112▲ 29%
Darfield97.2▲ 21%
West Melton97.2▼ 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 Wombwell a safe area?

Wombwell had about 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 19 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wombwell?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (304), followed by anti-social behaviour (216) and criminal damage (60).