Thurnscoe Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Thurnscoe’s overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.2% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Barnsley, where local conditions and demographic factors may shape crime trends. The most prevalent offences were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (10.7%) and shoplifting (10.7%). These patterns align with Thurnscoe’s character as a mixed-use area with retail and community spaces that can become focal points for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the shift in crime types observed, with fewer outdoor crimes and more incidents concentrated in public spaces. While the overall rate remains elevated, the breakdown reveals opportunities for targeted interventions. For instance, anti-social behaviour’s 14% deficit relative to the UK average may indicate the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community engagement efforts. Conversely, the 48% increase in violence and sexual offences above the national average highlights a critical area requiring further attention. This data, when considered alongside the area’s population and geographic profile, provides a foundation for understanding the interplay between local conditions and crime patterns.

January 2026 saw a 40% reduction in burglary cases, the most significant decrease among all crime categories. This drop, from five to three incidents, may partly explain a shift in the crime mix towards more violent and property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences rose by 40% compared to December, reaching 35 cases—48% above the UK average for this category. This increase aligns with the post-holiday period, a time when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces. Meanwhile, drug-related offences doubled from zero to two incidents, a stark rise that may reflect seasonal patterns or changes in local enforcement priorities. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained 14% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused initiatives may be having a measurable impact in this area.

Thurnscoe's crime rate in January 2026 rose to 7.9 per 1,000 residents, a 22.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This shift reflects a broader trend in the built-up area, where local conditions may influence reporting patterns or incident frequencies. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that offers context for residents assessing local safety. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 127 residents, a statistic that helps frame the scale of incidents relative to the population of 9,522. While the overall rate exceeds the UK average, the daily and monthly figures provide a tangible sense of how crime manifests in everyday life. This data, when contextualised with population numbers, allows for a more nuanced understanding of the area’s crime profile compared to national benchmarks.