Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Barugh Green and Redbrook's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a marked disparity between local rates and the UK average, with a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — 62.2% below the national figure of 7.4 per 1,000. The area's crime mix is balanced, with property and violent crimes each accounting for 31.6% and 26.3% of total incidents respectively. This balance is unusual for a built-up area within Barnsley, where property crime typically dominates. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (6 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (5 incidents). These figures suggest a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. Seasonal context appears to influence patterns, with September's back-to-school period potentially contributing to the rise in shoplifting and public order offences. The low overall crime rate, however, indicates a generally safe environment, consistent with the area's relatively small population and the absence of major urban infrastructure that might drive higher rates of theft or violence. The UK comparison underscores the area's effectiveness in crime prevention, with all major crime categories falling significantly below national averages — violence and sexual offences by 65%, anti-social behaviour by 40%, and shoplifting by 34%. This suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives may be playing a role, although further analysis would be required to confirm causal links. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal factors, as the transition into autumn may be reshaping criminal priorities, with property-related crimes gaining prominence over violent ones.

September 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and public order offences doubling (from 1 to 2). This surge in property-related crimes occurred alongside a 71.4% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 21 to 6 incidents. The balance between property and violent crimes was equal (6 each), a rare parity that suggests shifting priorities among offenders. Violence and sexual offences in the area remain 65% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 40% below the national rate (1.2 per 1,000). Residents may find the 200% increase in shoplifting particularly notable, as it could indicate targeted retail activity during the back-to-school period. This shift in crime mix may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use built-up area with retail and community spaces, where seasonal transitions influence criminal activity patterns.

Barugh Green and Redbrook's crime rate in September 2025 (2.8 per 1,000) represents a 51.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift as September transitions into the quieter autumn period, when school terms begin and nightlife activity wanes. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but may feel more tangible to residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 358 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to the UK average. This figure, while low, is contextualised by the population size of 6,804, meaning that the risk of encountering crime remains minimal for most individuals in the community. The reduction in violent crime, particularly the 71.4% drop in violence and sexual offences, contrasts sharply with the 200% increase in shoplifting, suggesting a shift in criminal focus that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as back-to-school shopping.