Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barugh Green and Redbrook’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance, while better than the national benchmark, reveals a mixed picture of crime trends. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 25% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (20.8%) and vehicle crime (18.8%). These figures suggest a combination of local factors, such as the area’s built-up nature within Barnsley and the seasonal context of May, which brings longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. The surge in anti-social behaviour may be linked to bank holidays and the associated rise in community activity. Vehicle crime, at 225% above the UK average, highlights a specific vulnerability that could be tied to local transport infrastructure or parking patterns. In contrast, violent crime remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area’s demographic composition or effective local policing strategies. The seasonal context of May—characterised by warmer weather and extended daylight—likely contributes to the increased frequency of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though the precise mechanisms require further analysis.

May 2025 marked a dramatic shift in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% to 12 incidents—a 25% share of all crimes. This spike, alongside a 200% increase in burglary and 150% rise in criminal damage and arson, contrasts sharply with declines in public order (40% drop) and other theft (33% drop). Vehicle crime, at 9 incidents, remains 225% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent vulnerability in this category. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 27% higher than the UK average, suggesting localized pressures that may relate to the area’s built-up character and seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays. Meanwhile, violent crime (10 incidents) is 47% below the UK average, indicating a lower risk of serious violence compared to national trends.

Barugh Green and Redbrook's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 65.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.3 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to an average of 2 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period—a figure that may reflect seasonal activity patterns. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 142 residents offers a tangible sense of risk for residents. This figure, while not alarmingly high, suggests that crime remains a concern that warrants attention, particularly given the sharp increases in certain categories. The area’s built-up character within Barnsley likely contributes to its crime profile, where community density and local amenities intersect with broader regional trends.