Wombwell Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Wombwell’s crime profile in June 2025, with 68 incidents reported—4.3 per 1,000 residents, 50% above the UK average. This category alone accounts for 44.7% of all crimes, far outpacing anti-social behaviour (17.1%) and criminal damage (10.5%). The overall crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents places Wombwell 19.8% above the UK average of 8.1, a gap that reflects persistent challenges in addressing violent crime. Seasonal patterns may play a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of violence, though no direct correlation is explicitly confirmed by the data. Anti-social behaviour also exceeds the UK average by 20%, suggesting community tensions or unaddressed local issues that warrant further observation. Property crimes remain relatively low compared to violent offences, with burglary (0.5 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000) both below UK averages. This imbalance between violent and property crime may reflect Wombwell’s character as a built-up area within Barnsley, where community density and socioeconomic factors could influence crime dynamics. While specific causes, the concentration of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+700.0%) and other theft (+500.0%), rising from 1 to 8 and 1 to 6 respectively. These jumps, though starting from very low bases, indicate a significant shift in crime patterns. Burglary’s rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 79% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in domestic security or unaddressed opportunities for offenders. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and vehicle crime decreased by 55.6% (from 9 to 4), possibly linked to improved local policing or seasonal changes in retail activity. The UK average for public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) is 15% higher than Wombwell’s rate (0.5 per 1,000), indicating a relative success in managing public disorder. A resident might find the drop in vehicle crime (now 0.3 per 1,000) particularly notable, as it suggests progress in addressing theft from parked cars—a concern often tied to commuter areas. However, the 150% increase in possession of weapons (from 1 to 3) raises concerns about unregulated firearm or knife use, a category that is 150% above the UK average. These diverging trends highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories improve while others demand urgent attention.

Wombwell’s crime rate rose 13.4% from 8.5 per 1,000 in May to 9.7 per 1,000 in June, a significant upward shift. Daily crime counts averaged 5 incidents per day over the month, with 1-in-104 residents experiencing a reported crime—figures that provide a tangible sense of the local burden. Compared to the UK average, Wombwell’s rate remains higher, though the gap has narrowed slightly from previous months. The population context reveals that with 15,732 residents, the 152 total crimes correspond to roughly 0.01 crimes per resident, a figure that may seem abstract but underscores the need for targeted action. The previous month’s rate of 8.5 per 1,000 was 13.4% lower, suggesting that June’s increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when increased foot traffic and social gatherings can create environments conducive to violence. While daily crime counts are a local metric, the 1-in-104 monthly exposure rate offers a clearer picture of how frequently residents encounter crime in their communities. These comparisons highlight that Wombwell’s challenges are not isolated but require context-specific strategies to address the unique drivers of its crime profile.