Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Crime Overview
Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall is among the top 10 safest small towns in South Yorkshire, and is the 34th safest overall out of South Yorkshire's 110 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall in 2020 was 51 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 77% lower than the South Yorkshire rate of 90 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall is the 410th safest small town, and the 2,968th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall are violence and sexual offences, with 136 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 16. This is 30% higher than 2019's figure of 95 offences and a difference of 4.91 from 2019's crime rate of 11. Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 200% from 2019's figure of 3 crimes.
Compare Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall to other towns and cities
See how Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Crime Map
Crime in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Compared To South Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall This Year
| Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall | South Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 158 | 18.94 | 34,858 | 24.74 | 31% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.36 | 886 | 0.63 | 75% safer |
| Burglary | 81 | 9.71 | 10,031 | 7.12 | 27% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 47 | 5.63 | 14,691 | 10.43 | 85% safer |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.72 | 3,999 | 2.84 | 294% safer |
| Other Crime | 5 | 0.60 | 4,318 | 3.06 | 410% safer |
| Other Theft | 27 | 3.24 | 9,080 | 6.44 | 99% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.12 | 1,539 | 1.09 | 808% safer |
| Public Order | 35 | 4.20 | 14,283 | 10.14 | 141% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.36 | 1,319 | 0.94 | 161% safer |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 2.76 | 6,687 | 4.75 | 72% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 843 | 0.60 | 400% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 55 | 6.59 | 10,185 | 7.23 | 10% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 136 | 16.30 | 48,403 | 34.35 | 111% safer |
Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield | 549 | 31.68 | 60% safer |
| Brinsworth | 278 | 31.75 | 60% safer |
| Dalton | 379 | 37.38 | 36% safer |
| Sprotbrough and Cusworth | 443 | 37.94 | 34% safer |
| Penistone | 498 | 38.81 | 31% safer |
| Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall | 423 | 50.71 | - |
| North and South Anston | 516 | 55.87 | 9% more dangerous |
| Aston cum Aughton | 877 | 57.35 | 12% more dangerous |
| Stocksbridge | 791 | 58.88 | 14% more dangerous |
| Edlington | 551 | 68.18 | 26% more dangerous |
| Armthorpe | 1,102 | 76.50 | 34% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall
View crime percentage over time forBarnby Dun with Kirk Sandall Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 13 | 11 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.24 | 0.36 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 5 | 7 | 5 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.24 | 0.12 | 0.48 | 0.72 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.72 | 2.0 | 0.72 | 0.60 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.0 | 5 | 2.6 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | 0.36 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.12 | 0.36 | 0.36 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.6 | 2.8 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 9 | 11 | 11 | 16 | Getting worse |
Changes In Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Glass Park Millennium Green | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.08 |
Comparing Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall | 50.71 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 25% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 34% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 39% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 41% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 41% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 48% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 63% more dangerous |
Crime in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Sandall & Barnby Dun | 556 | 67 | First |
Crime in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall saw a 1,600% increase in violence and sexual offences. Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall saw a large fall in criminal damage and arson during April, when it fell by 86% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +10% | +113% | +173% | +150% | +15% | +500% | -29% | +240% | -14% | +200% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | +50% | +250% | -56% | -55% | -13% | -25% | +33% | -60% | -22% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +33% | -86% | -67% | -33% | +150% | +250% | -25% | +25% | -14% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | +500% | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | -25% | -67% | - | -50% |
| Public Order | -60% | +25% | +67% | - | - | - | +150% | +300% | -33% | - |
| Shoplifting | - | - | +100% | -50% | - | -75% | - | -50% | - | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | +500% | -50% | +33% | - | +100% | +700% | -67% | +25% | -67% | +67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +40% | +120% | +56% | +63% | -33% | -33% | +1,600% | +117% | +100% | +33% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall
What police force serves Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall?
Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's local territorial police force is the South Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall?
Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall is among the top 10 safest small towns in South Yorkshire.What is Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall?
Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 07 May 2021