Barnsley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 251,770, the 2,490 crimes reported in July 2025 equate to approximately one reported crime for every 101 residents over the course of the month. This places Barnsley’s crime rate at 9.9 per 1,000, 15.1% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents (933 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.3%) and criminal damage and arson (9.1%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and increased tourism—likely contributes to patterns observed, such as the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which may reflect heightened social activity in public spaces. While the overall crime rate remains elevated, certain categories like shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) and other theft (0.5 per 1,000) sit below the UK average, suggesting localized factors such as retail security measures or community engagement efforts may be influencing these trends. The data also reveals a marked divergence in crime types: violent offences are 22% above the UK average, while theft from the person is 100% below, indicating contrasting dynamics between high-traffic areas and more secluded zones.

July 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related incidents surging by 39.5% (43 to 60) and shoplifting rising by 33.1% (118 to 157), potentially linked to increased foot traffic during summer festivals and events. Conversely, robbery cases fell by 43.8% (32 to 18), and bicycle theft dropped by 42.9% (7 to 4), suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. The breakdown of violent crimes—3.7 per 1,000—places Barnsley 22% above the UK average for this category, a disparity that may reflect local challenges in managing public safety during peak summer activity. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 8% below the UK average (0.6 vs 0.7 per 1,000) indicates that retail sectors in Barnsley may have implemented effective deterrents. A resident might find the 42.9% decline in bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it could signal improved security measures at local bike storage facilities or increased awareness among cyclists during the summer months.

Barnsley’s crime rate in July 2025 (9.9 per 1,000) marks a 2.3% increase from June’s 9.7 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 80 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, underscores the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, the crime rate corresponds to one reported incident for roughly every 101 residents, a metric that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity within the population. When compared to the UK average, Barnsley’s elevated rate is most pronounced in violent crimes and criminal damage, areas where the town’s characteristics—such as its mix of urban and industrial spaces—may exacerbate risks. However, the lower-than-average rates for theft from the person and bicycle theft suggest that targeted interventions or environmental factors in specific areas could be mitigating these risks. This population-scaled perspective highlights both the challenges and the localized successes in managing crime within Barnsley’s diverse communities.