Barugh Green and Redbrook Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Barugh Green and Redbrook, five crimes were reported in January 2026, placing the area 26.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This translates to a risk level where, over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents. The area’s crime profile shows a mix of violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 29.4% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (20.6%) and other theft (11.8%). While violent crime rates are 40% below the UK average, shoplifting is 75% higher, suggesting a localised issue that may partly reflect the area’s retail presence. Seasonal factors, such as the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, likely contribute to a lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the spike in shoplifting could indicate targeted activity in specific high-traffic areas, even as broader outdoor crime remains subdued. The area’s built-up nature within Barnsley, with a blend of residential and commercial spaces, may explain patterns where property crimes are more concentrated in retail hubs, while violent offences are less frequent than in more densely populated urban centres.

January 2026 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with shoplifting increasing by 100% to seven incidents and other theft rising by 300% to four cases. These jumps contrast with a 75% decline in public order offences and a 55.6% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from nine to four incidents. The area’s shoplifting rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 75% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a localised challenge that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted theft in specific outlets. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, remain 40% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s community dynamics or policing efforts may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. The month-on-month decline in anti-social behaviour could be linked to the post-holiday lull. Residents should note that shoplifting rates are higher than the UK average, indicating a need for vigilance in retail areas.

The crime rate in Barugh Green and Redbrook dropped by 12.7% from 5.7 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 5.0 per 1,000 in January 2026, reflecting a trend of decreasing incidents over the holiday season. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in January, a figure that, while seemingly low, underscores the impact of crime on a small population of 6,804 residents. Over the course of the month, this equates to a 1-in-200 chance of a resident being directly affected by a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises risk in terms of personal likelihood. Comparing this to the UK average, the area’s residents face a 26.5% lower risk of experiencing crime, which may be attributed to factors such as local policing strategies, community cohesion, or the area’s character as a built-up district within Barnsley. However, the disparity in specific crime types—such as shoplifting being 75% above the UK average—shows that while overall risk is lower, certain categories remain distinct. This suggests that the area’s crime profile is shaped by both broader demographic trends and unique local conditions.