Barnsley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Barnsley during November 2024 reveals a complex profile dominated by violent and property-related offences, with significant disparities compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.4% of all reported crimes, far exceeding their UK average share of 24%. This category, at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, is 24% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s demographic composition and seasonal dynamics. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 13.9% of total crimes, while criminal damage and arson made up 9.0%. These figures align with Barnsley’s historical context as a post-industrial town with a legacy of social challenges, though the persistent nature of these crimes suggests deeper structural issues. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the encroaching darkness—may have influenced patterns, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both showing declines that could be attributed to increased security measures or reduced foot traffic. However, the sharp rise in burglary and possession of weapons, coupled with the continued prevalence of violent crime, points to ongoing vulnerabilities that require targeted policing and community engagement. The overall crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents places Barnsley 22.4% above the UK average, a gap that may be exacerbated by the area’s economic profile and the challenges of transitioning from industrial decline to modern economic opportunities.

November 2024 saw a 19.1% increase in burglary cases compared to October, with 181 incidents reported—well above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This rise may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the holiday period or targeted opportunistic crime. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 26.1%, with 29 incidents reported, a category that is 67% above the UK average. This spike could indicate a shift in criminal activity or a response to local enforcement efforts. In contrast, shoplifting decreased by 31.1%, falling to 146 incidents from 212 in October—a drop that aligns with the UK average for this category. This decline may reflect changes in retail security measures or consumer behavior during the Black Friday shopping period. The crime mix also reveals a stark imbalance, with violence and sexual offences (34.4% of all crimes) far outpacing other categories, a figure 24% above the UK average for this type. This dominance of violent crime underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Barnsley's November 2024 crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents marked an 8.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.1 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, suggests a possible seasonal dip in criminal activity as November transitions into the quieter end of the year. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 78 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the persistent nature of local crime patterns. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 108 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the frequency of crime for individuals living in Barnsley. Compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, Barnsley’s rate remains higher, though the month-on-month reduction indicates a potential shift in dynamics that could be influenced by factors such as reduced retail activity post-Black Friday or changes in community engagement during the darker evenings of November.