Rural Barnsley Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Rural Barnsley’s overall crime rate climb to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.4% above the UK average of 7.6. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for a built-up area within Barnsley, where the rural character may intersect with urban crime dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.1% of all reported incidents, a category that remains 24% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.4% of crimes and 44% above the national rate. Vehicle crime, at 15.1% of all incidents, was 218% above the UK average—a stark contrast to categories like criminal damage and arson, which were 12% below the national rate. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have influenced patterns, though the drop in vehicle crime suggests other factors at play. The area’s built-up nature, despite its rural designation, may contribute to higher rates of property-related crimes, while the proximity to Barnsley’s broader urban network could explain elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour.

November 2024 marked a sharp rise in bicycle theft, surging by 200% from one to three incidents—a jump that may partly reflect increased cycling during darker evenings. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100%, from zero to two reports, a spike that could signal shifting patterns in local criminal activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 45.8%, from 24 to 13, linked to seasonal changes or reduced traffic during colder months. Violence and sexual offences remained high, 24% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour surged 44% above the national rate. These figures contrast with criminal damage and arson, which rose 66.7% but still remained 12% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors and broader trends.

Rural Barnsley’s crime rate in November 2024 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from the previous month’s 8.6. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents—a figure that underscores the local impact of crime on daily life. Daily crime context reveals an average of three crimes per day, a pace that, while not extreme, highlights the need for consistent community vigilance. When scaled to the area’s population of 9,578, the rate remains higher than the UK average, though the local context suggests that factors such as seasonal transitions and local events may play a role. The monthly exposure statistic—1-in-111 residents affected—provides a tangible measure of how crime permeates the area, even if it remains below the levels seen in larger urban centres.