Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a combination of seasonal pressures and local dynamics in Barugh Green and Redbrook, a built-up area within Barnsley. While the overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents remains 18.6% below the UK average, the month revealed concerning shifts in crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of reported crimes, with 14 incidents recorded—over 18% below the UK average for this category. This contrasts with rising anti-social behaviour (23.1% of total crimes) and public order offences (10.3%), both significantly above UK levels. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, Christmas shopping peaks, and empty homes during holiday periods—likely contributes to these trends, though the area’s relatively low overall rate suggests community resilience. The breakdown shows a shift towards property-related concerns, with burglary and vehicle crime collectively comprising 17.3% of incidents, despite a 42.9% month-on-month decline in burglary. The absence of major criminal damage and arson cases (only one reported) may partly explain the lower property crime share compared to other areas. However, the sharp increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 2 cases) and the doubling of public order offences raises questions about unmet demand for local services or heightened tensions during the festive period. These patterns highlight the need for targeted interventions during December, when the area’s crime profile diverges from national trends but still faces specific challenges.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in three categories: 'other crime' (100% month-on-month), public order offences (100% increase), and drug-related incidents (100% rise). These jumps contrast with declines in burglary (-42.9%), criminal damage and arson (-80%), and vehicle crime (-25%). The spike in 'other crime'—which includes unclassified incidents—may indicate underreported or emerging issues. Anti-social behaviour, at 23.1% of total crimes, is 40% above the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), suggesting localised pressures that could be tied to the area’s demographics or seasonal factors. Meanwhile, violent crime (35.9% share) remains 18% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), offering a partial counterbalance to the rising anti-social behaviour. Residents should be particularly vigilant during late-night hours, given the 10.3% of incidents classified as public order offences—often linked to alcohol-fuelled disputes in areas with high foot traffic. The doubling of drug-related crimes, while statistically significant, may reflect broader national trends rather than a unique local problem. These shifts underscore the need for community-focused policing strategies during the festive season, when visibility and patrols may be reduced.

The crime rate in Barugh Green and Redbrook rose 11.5% from 5.1 per 1,000 in November 2025 to 5.7 per 1,000 in December, reflecting a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 174 residents. This translates to roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, though the daily rate remains lower than the UK average. The population context reveals that the area’s 6,804 residents experience a crime rate that is both below the national average (7.0 per 1,000) and slightly higher than the previous month. While the overall rate is encouraging, the month-on-month increase highlights vulnerability during December, when seasonal factors like holiday-related absenteeism and increased socialising may amplify certain types of crime. Comparing the daily crime count (1 per day) to the UK-wide average—though not provided here—would likely show a similar trend of lower frequency but higher concentration in specific categories. The monthly exposure metric, while abstract, offers a tangible frame of reference: over the course of December, a resident had a 1-in-174 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This statistic, combined with the UK-wide context, suggests that the area’s relatively safe profile is maintained through a combination of low population density, community engagement, and targeted policing, though the December data indicates areas for improvement in managing festive-related incidents.