Rural Barnsley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Rural Barnsley recorded a crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents, 38.3% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up rural area, where crime levels remain significantly higher than the national benchmark. The breakdown of crimes reveals a complex profile, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category, accounting for 26.2% of all reported incidents. This was followed by violence and sexual offences (23.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%). These patterns align with seasonal factors, as June marks the start of summer—a period often associated with increased social activity, longer evenings, and the onset of tourism in nearby rural regions. The high rate of anti-social behaviour may be linked to the area’s community dynamics, where proximity and shared spaces can amplify such conduct. Meanwhile, the rate of violent crimes—while still elevated—was 9% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic characteristics may be mitigating some aspects of violent crime. The seasonal context also appears to influence property crime trends, with vehicle crime decreasing by 20% compared to the previous month. This decline may be partly attributed to the timing of summer, when outdoor activities and travel patterns shift, reducing opportunities for vehicle-related offences. However, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' and drug-related incidents highlights emerging concerns that require further attention.

June 2025 witnessed a 400% surge in 'Other crime' reports, rising from one to five incidents. This spike, coupled with a 200% increase in drug-related crimes and a 100% rise in weapon possession reports, signals a troubling shift in criminal activity. Conversely, vehicle crime declined by 20%, dropping from 15 to 12 incidents—a decrease that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted local initiatives. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, contributing 26.2% of all crimes, with its rate 104% above the UK average. This stark contrast highlights the area’s unique challenges, as anti-social conduct often escalates during the summer months when community interactions intensify. Meanwhile, shoplifting and robbery both fell below the UK average, with shoplifting at 84% below and robbery at 9% below. These declines, though modest, suggest that certain crime types may be less prevalent in this built-up rural environment compared to national trends.

Rural Barnsley’s crime rate in June 2025 rose to 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 27.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.8. This marks a significant shift from the prior month’s figure, reflecting a growing trend in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within a built-up rural setting. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 90 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the scale of crime relative to the local population of 9,578. This context is critical for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how often crime occurs in their immediate environment. The rise in crime rate contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, placing Rural Barnsley above the national benchmark. This comparison is essential for understanding the area’s unique challenges, particularly as local factors—such as seasonal changes and community dynamics—may amplify existing vulnerabilities.