Rural Barnsley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a significant shift in Rural Barnsley’s crime profile, with the area’s overall crime rate standing at 7.7 per 1,000 residents—5.5% above the UK average. This rate, while higher than the national benchmark, reflects a decline from the previous month’s 11.1 per 1,000, a drop of 30.2% that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and reduced foot traffic in rural areas during early winter. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast in the area’s profile compared to the UK average, with violent crimes accounting for 37.8% of all incidents—13% higher than the UK rate. This could be linked to the area’s built-up nature within Barnsley, where higher population density and proximity to urban hubs may contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.9% of total crimes, was 42% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s connection to Barnsley’s larger urban core, where transient populations or social gatherings could drive such incidents. Conversely, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime saw notable declines, with both falling by 58.3% compared to October, likely due to reduced outdoor activity and lower visibility during darker evenings. The rise in public order offences by 66.7% may reflect increased community engagement during events like Bonfire Night. The relatively low burglary rate compared to the UK average may suggest effective local deterrents, such as improved lighting or community watch initiatives, though these are not explicitly documented in the data. The area’s sparse population, with 9,578 residents, and the low daily crime count of 2 incidents per day further contextualise the crime profile, placing it in the lower quartile of UK rural regions. However, the 5.5% gap from the UK average in overall crime rates underscores the need for continued monitoring, particularly in addressing the elevated violent crime rates and the sharp rise in bicycle theft and shoplifting, which, while low in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns requiring targeted interventions.

November 2025 saw a significant reduction in burglary and vehicle crime, both falling by 58.3% compared to October, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or reduced activity in the built-up area during darker evenings. Bicycle theft and shoplifting each rose by 100%, though the latter’s rate remains 84% below the UK average, suggesting a possible localised anomaly. The breakdown of crime types reveals a 37.8% share of violent offences, significantly higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.9% of total crimes, was 42% above the UK rate, a figure that could be linked to the area’s proximity to Barnsley’s urban core. The 1-in-129 resident monthly exposure rate provides a concrete metric for residents to gauge risk. gap from the UK average underscores the need for continued monitoring. The 66.7% rise in public order offences may indicate increased community engagement during events like Bonfire Night. The relatively low burglary rate compared to the UK average may suggest effective local deterrents, though further analysis is required to confirm this. The sharp rise in bicycle theft, despite the low overall rate, could be tied to increased visibility of bikes in the built-up area during colder months, though this is not explicitly supported by the data.

Rural Barnsley’s crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 30.2% compared to the previous month, falling from 11.1 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift from late autumn to early winter, a period when community activity in rural areas often stabilises. Daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively sparse population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK rural regions. This statistic, when contextualised against the built-up nature of the area within Barnsley, suggests that localised factors such as reduced foot traffic during darker evenings may have contributed to the drop. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the rate remains below the UK average for property crimes. Residents may find the 5.5% gap from the UK average concerning, but the 30% monthly decline offers a tangible sign of improved safety in the short term. The built-up character of the area, combined with its proximity to Barnsley’s urban core, likely influences the crime profile, with higher violent crime rates linked to transient populations or increased social interactions during seasonal events. The drop in burglary and vehicle crime—both down 58.3%—may reflect reduced outdoor activity and lower visibility during darker evenings, a pattern consistent with other rural areas experiencing similar seasonal shifts. However, the rise in public order offences by 66.7% could indicate increased community engagement during local events such as Bonfire Night, though this remains speculative without further data. The relatively low burglary rate compared to the UK average may also suggest effective local deterrents, such as improved lighting or community watch initiatives, though these are not explicitly documented in the data.