Rural Barnsley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 9,578, 84 crimes were recorded in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This places Rural Barnsley 18.9% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a notable disparity in local safety metrics. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31% of all incidents (26 cases), significantly outpacing the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences followed closely at 26.2% (22 cases), though this rate was 11% below the UK average. Public order offences (9 cases) and criminal damage (8 cases) also contributed to the profile, with both categories exceeding national benchmarks by 67% and 51% respectively. These patterns align with seasonal dynamics: September, marked by the return to school and university freshers, often sees increased anti-social behaviour in built-up areas. The relatively low rates of burglary (1 case) and theft from the person (1 case) suggest that property crime remains less prevalent compared to violent and disorder-related incidents. While the area’s rural character may reduce opportunities for certain crimes, the built-up nature of the selected locality likely amplifies issues tied to community interactions and public spaces. The data illustrates a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a defining challenge for this month.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 80% (from 5 to 9 cases), likely tied to the influx of students and the transition into autumn. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of back-to-school activities and extended evening hours, which may contribute to heightened disorder in public spaces. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), a decrease that may reflect improved community vigilance or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, with its rate (2.7 per 1,000) 131% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in this area. Other theft and vehicle crime both rose by 75% and 40% respectively, though these figures remain below the UK averages for their categories. A resident might find the 83% reduction in possession of weapons (from 2 to 1 case) particularly reassuring, indicating a potential success in local efforts to curb weapon-related incidents. The mix of rising and falling crime types highlights the uneven nature of local challenges, with disorder-related offences dominating over property crimes this month.

Compared to the previous month, September 2025 saw a 3.4% decrease in the overall crime rate, dropping from 9.1 to 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This modest decline suggests some stabilization in local crime trends, though the area still remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that may resonate with residents as a tangible measure of local exposure. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 114 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualizes the frequency of incidents within the population. This rate is particularly noteworthy when considering Barnsley’s built-up nature: while rural areas typically experience lower crime rates, the selected locality’s density may contribute to higher incident counts compared to more sparsely populated regions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that each resident faces a 0.088% risk of being a victim this month, a figure that, while low, is still 18.9% higher than the UK average. These statistics frame the experience of living in Rural Barnsley within a broader national context, emphasizing both the area’s unique challenges and its alignment with broader trends in crime reporting.