Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a 30.8% reduction in Barugh Green and Redbrook’s crime rate compared to the UK average, with the area recording 5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 32.4% of total incidents, followed by other theft at 18.9% and anti-social behaviour at 10.8%. This built-up area within Barnsley, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, saw a seasonal shift as March transitioned to spring, with longer evenings potentially influencing patterns of outdoor activity. The data suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the rate is lower than the national average, with the UK’s average for violence and sexual offences standing at 2.7 per 1,000 compared to the area’s 1.8. This discrepancy may reflect local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies. The lower rates of property crime, including burglary and vehicle crime, which were 29% and 3% below the UK average respectively, contrast with the sharp rise in other theft, indicating a combination of factors affecting different crime categories.

March 2025 revealed sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+300%) and other theft (+250%) compared to February, with the latter category surpassing the UK average by 100%. These spikes contrast with a 25% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from four to three incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 32.4% of all incidents, though they were 34% below the UK average. The surge in other theft, which includes incidents like burglary and vehicle crime, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. For residents, the 250% rise in other theft—now at seven incidents—may signal a need for heightened vigilance in areas where such crimes typically occur, such as high-traffic zones or commercial districts.

The crime rate in Barugh Green and Redbrook rose by 42.4% from 3.8 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents between February and March 2025, marking a notable shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in March, a figure that reflects the month's total of 37 incidents spread over 31 days. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to one reported crime for every 184 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national benchmarks. The built-up nature of the area, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may influence how crimes are distributed. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains distinct from the UK-wide daily averages, which are not available for this area. The increase in overall crime rate, while significant, remains well below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, suggesting that the local context continues to shape outcomes differently.