Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barugh Green and Redbrook, a built-up area within Barnsley, recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, placing it 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure, while low, reflects the area’s character as a relatively quiet commuter suburb with limited nightlife and minimal tourist activity. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (24.1% of total incidents), followed by 'other crime' (17.2%) and public order offences (17.2%). The seasonal context of April — an Easter period with spring weather and increased outdoor activity — may have influenced these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, while still the largest category, declined by 41.7% compared to March, possibly linked to the Easter holidays reducing alcohol-related incidents. 'Other crime', however, surged by 66.7%, a category that includes unclassified incidents and may reflect reporting inconsistencies or localised issues. The area’s low overall rate is consistent with its demographic profile as a low-density, residential zone with limited commercial hubs, though the spike in 'other crime' highlights the need for more granular data to address specific concerns. The UK comparison also reveals stark contrasts: while violence and sexual offences are 62% below the national average, 'other crime' is 312% above, suggesting a unique local dynamic that requires further analysis.

April 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 100% from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging local challenges or changes in enforcement focus. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 41.7%, from 12 to 7 cases, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced alcohol consumption during Easter or increased community engagement in conflict resolution. Other thefts fell sharply by 57.1%, from seven to three incidents, linked to the Easter holiday period when fewer people are present in public spaces. 'other crime' — a category encompassing unclassified incidents — rose by 66.7% to five cases, significantly outpacing the UK average by 312%. This category’s volatility underscores the need for clearer definitions to better understand local trends. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage both remained below UK averages by 55% and 47%, respectively, suggesting that targeted retail security measures may be effective in this area.

April 2025 saw a 21.7% decline in the area’s crime rate, dropping from 5.4 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the preceding months, though the pace of decline has slowed compared to the sharp drops in late 2024. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day during April, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,804 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 235 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the community size. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the same population, though direct comparisons are not available due to differences in regional density and demographics. The drop in overall crime may partly reflect the seasonal shift into spring, with increased outdoor activity potentially deterring certain types of crime, though this remains speculative without further data. The contrast between the daily and monthly figures also highlights the importance of considering timeframes when assessing risk, as short-term fluctuations can obscure long-term patterns.