Barnsley is the second most dangerous major towns in South Yorkshire, and is the 28th most dangerous overall out of South Yorkshire's 109 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Barnsley in 2021 was 108 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to South Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 13% higher than the South Yorkshire rate of 94 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Barnsley is the 23rd most dangerous major town, and the 471st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2021, Barnsley was the worst major town in South Yorkshire for drugs, with 46 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.47 per 1,000 inhabitants. November 2021 was also a bad month for Barnsley residents, when it was South Yorkshire's most dangerous major town for other theft, recording 85 crimes at a rate of 0.86 per 1,000 residents. Barnsley recorded 11 reports of possession of weapons during September 2021, making its crime rate of 0.11 the worst major town for possession of weapons in South Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Barnsley are violence and sexual offences, with 4,573 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 46. This is 7% higher than 2020's figure of 4,241 offences and a difference of 3.36 from 2020's crime rate of 43. Barnsley's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 30 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 23% from 2020's figure of 37 crimes.
Second Most Dangerous
Major Towns, South Yorkshire
11% higher, regional crime rate
Yorkshire and The Humber
30% higher, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Barnsley is 11% higher than Yorkshire and The Humber and 30% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Barnsley represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108 | 10,728 |
| 2020 | 103 | 10,217 |
| 2019 | 107 | 10,574 |
| 2018 | 116 | 11,501 |
| 2017 | 115 | 11,410 |
| 2016 | 80 | 7,938 |
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| Barnsley | South Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,956 | 19.77 | 27,465 | 19.49 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 30 | 0.30 | 1,002 | 0.71 | 137% safer |
| Burglary | 524 | 5.30 | 9,347 | 6.63 | 25% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 1,209 | 12.22 | 15,619 | 11.09 | 9% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 401 | 4.05 | 3,950 | 2.80 | 31% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 433 | 4.38 | 4,570 | 3.24 | 26% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 773 | 7.81 | 9,334 | 6.62 | 15% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 121 | 1.22 | 1,455 | 1.03 | 16% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 1,335 | 13.50 | 14,916 | 10.59 | 22% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 105 | 1.06 | 1,397 | 0.99 | 7% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 488 | 4.93 | 6,645 | 4.72 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 46 | 0.47 | 810 | 0.57 | 21% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 690 | 6.98 | 9,695 | 6.88 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 4,573 | 46.23 | 53,634 | 38.06 | 18% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Longley Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Beverley Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Treelands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Laxton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Wheatcrofts | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Whaley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Longcar Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Royal Street | Further action is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Merchant Croft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Kendray Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cayton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Austwick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Harwood Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Regent Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Carlton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Keresforth Hill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Wentworth Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Darton Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Treelands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Warsop Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 29 | 22 | 24 | 20 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.77 | 0.51 | 0.37 | 0.30 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | Safer |
| Drugs | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.66 | 0.47 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 41 | 39 | 43 | 46 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Barnsley that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penny Pie Park | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 0.21 |
| Sugden's Recreation Ground | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.40 |
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 62% safer |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 31% safer |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 20% safer |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 20% safer |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 6% safer |
| Barnsley | 108.45 | - |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 2.8% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 12% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 16% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 18% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 28% more dangerous |
Barnsley Town & Park Road is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Barnsley, followed by Worsbrough Common in second place, and Ardsley & Stairfoot as the third most dangerous area. Barnsley's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Athersley, Mapplewell & Staincross, and Monk Bretton.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardsley & Stairfoot | 868 | 120 | Third |
| Athersley | 929 | 93 | Sixth |
| Barnsley Town & Park Road | 3,143 | 245 | First |
| Kendray | 707 | 111 | Fourth |
| Lundwood | 795 | 99 | Fifth |
| Mapplewell & Staincross | 442 | 54 | Eighth |
| Monk Bretton | 608 | 74 | Seventh |
| Worsbrough Common | 1,064 | 152 | Second |
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Barnsley for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Mapplewell & Staincross (70) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (590) |
| Bicycle Theft | Lundwood (1) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (10) |
| Burglary | Athersley (34) | Worsbrough Common (83) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Mapplewell & Staincross (52) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (302) |
| Drugs | Mapplewell & Staincross (8) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (224) |
| Other Crime | Monk Bretton (21) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (108) |
| Other Theft | Lundwood (31) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (226) |
| Possession of Weapons | Mapplewell & Staincross (1) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (37) |
| Public Order | Mapplewell & Staincross (46) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (483) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Mapplewell & Staincross (1) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (43) |
| Shoplifting | Worsbrough Common (2) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (245) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Monk Bretton (1) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (28) |
| Vehicle Crime | Mapplewell & Staincross (28) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (182) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Mapplewell & Staincross (206) | Barnsley Town & Park Road (1,155) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Barnsley change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Barnsley saw a 150% increase in bicycle theft. Barnsley saw a large fall in theft from the person during April, when it fell by 82% compared to April in 2019. Vehicle Crime saw a fall in every month of Barnsley's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -7% | +9% | +62% | +15% | +6% | +47% | -20% | +1% | +25% | +16% |
| Bicycle Theft | -33% | -33% | -33% | +150% | +25% | - | - | +67% | - | +100% |
| Burglary | +8% | -2% | -49% | -29% | -59% | -34% | -27% | +28% | +37% | -35% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -8% | -28% | +11% | -17% | +11% | -12% | +24% | -2% | +19% | -35% |
| Drugs | +6% | -32% | +30% | +17% | +100% | - | +21% | -3% | +35% | +70% |
| Other Crime | -13% | +17% | +21% | +75% | +24% | -11% | - | -58% | +27% | +43% |
| Other Theft | -6% | -12% | -36% | -13% | -18% | -1% | -16% | -28% | -20% | -33% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | -78% | -38% | -11% | -71% | -8% | +13% | -10% | +36% | -15% |
| Public Order | +9% | -4% | +56% | -10% | +1% | +3% | -9% | -27% | +11% | -2% |
| Robbery | +57% | -40% | +50% | -33% | -41% | +10% | -30% | -40% | -70% | -11% |
| Shoplifting | -22% | -64% | -65% | -52% | -33% | -42% | -47% | -13% | -39% | -35% |
| Theft From the Person | +30% | -82% | -33% | -33% | -82% | -67% | -50% | -62% | - | -29% |
| Vehicle Crime | +2% | -22% | -47% | -21% | -44% | -52% | -54% | -31% | -44% | -46% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +13% | -5% | +22% | +34% | +20% | +24% | +11% | -12% | +1% | -5% |
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