Barnsley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Barnsley recorded a crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 19.8% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure translates to a 1-in-103 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month, a statistic that underscores the tangible risk faced by local residents. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.9% of all incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This category's dominance may be linked to Barnsley's character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where social tensions and limited economic opportunities could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.3% of total crimes and exceeding the UK average by 20%. This suggests ongoing challenges in managing public disorder, exacerbated by the transition into summer when outdoor activity increases. Criminal damage and arson accounted for 10.2% of incidents, a rate 72% above the UK average, which may reflect the presence of derelict properties or targeted vandalism in certain areas. Seasonal factors also appear to influence crime patterns, with the start of summer increasing opportunities for both violent crime and property-related offences as the population becomes more mobile. The data highlights a stark contrast between Barnsley's elevated rates in violent and disorder-related crimes and its lower rates in shoplifting and bicycle theft, which are 21% and 100% below the UK average respectively. These discrepancies may indicate that local factors such as retail density or cycling infrastructure differ from national norms, shaping the unique crime profile of the area.

June 2025 saw a 54.5% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 22 to 34 incidents—a sharp upward trend that may reflect seasonal shifts in social dynamics. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 35.5%, from 183 to 118 cases, possibly linked to warmer weather reducing foot traffic in retail areas. The violent crime category remains 22% above the UK average, with 874 incidents reported. This includes a 35.9% share of total crimes, emphasizing the dominance of violence and sexual offences in the local crime mix. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both exceed UK averages by 20% and 72% respectively, suggesting persistent challenges in community disorder management. The 18% increase in other theft cases may indicate heightened opportunistic activity, though this category remains below the UK average. These patterns illustrate a combination of local factors and broader national trends.

Barnsley's crime rate in June 2025 fell by 2.8% compared to May 2025, dropping from 10.0 to 9.7 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline contrasts with the broader trend of rising violent crime in the area. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the local police recorded approximately 81 crimes each day in June, a figure that highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in the district. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, the monthly aggregate suggests that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents. This translates to a 1-in-103 chance of encountering a crime in the area during the month, a metric that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. The population context further underscores that Barnsley's crime profile is not uniform—while the overall rate is higher than the UK average, specific crime categories like shoplifting and bicycle theft fall significantly below national benchmarks, indicating areas where local conditions may differ from broader trends.