Worsbrough Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Worsbrough’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 9.3 per 1,000 residents, 36.8% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area significantly higher than the national benchmark, with violent crimes—accounting for 44.3% of all reported incidents—being 64% above the UK average. The most striking outlier is the category of violence and sexual offences, which reported 39 incidents (4.1 per 1,000), a figure that suggests a concentrated issue in the area. This could be linked to local factors such as the built-up nature of Worsbrough within Barnsley, where higher population density and limited space may contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal context also plays a role: January, as a post-holiday month, typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may diminish outdoor crimes but could also lead to more indoor disputes or social tensions. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000 (12.5% of total), and burglary, at 0.8 per 1,000 (9.1%), further highlight the area’s challenges, with burglary rates 186% above the UK average. These figures may be influenced by the area’s proximity to Barnsley’s industrial zones or the lack of robust property security measures in certain neighbourhoods. The breakdown also shows that criminal damage and arson, at 0.7 per 1,000, and other theft, at 0.7 per 1,000, are both 46% and 52% above the UK average respectively, indicating a pattern of property-related offences that could be tied to economic pressures or environmental vulnerabilities. While direct causation, the combination of high violent crime rates and property offences suggests a need for targeted interventions, such as community policing or enhanced security infrastructure, to address the underlying factors contributing to this disparity.

January 2026 saw a stark increase in possession of weapons, jumping from 0 to 1—a 100% rise—marking a notable shift in crime type. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals potential changes in local dynamics. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes rose by 50% (2 to 3), and criminal damage and arson increased by 40% (5 to 7), both of which could be linked to seasonal factors such as post-holiday economic stress or social gatherings. On the other hand, vehicle crime fell by 33.3% (6 to 4), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during colder months or improved security measures. The crime mix also shifted: violent crimes accounted for 44.3% of total incidents, compared to 9.1% for burglary, indicating a move toward more interpersonal offences. This aligns with the area’s 64% higher rate of violent crime than the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by local demographics or environmental factors. A resident might find the 100% increase in weapons possession particularly concerning, as it may suggest a rise in conflicts or a lack of deterrence mechanisms.

Worsbrough’s crime rate in January 2026 rose 4.7% to 9.3 per 1,000 residents from 8.9 per 1,000 in December 2025, reflecting a slight upward trend. This brings the area’s rate to 36.8% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a disparity that has persisted for several months. Locally, 88 crimes were recorded over 31 days, averaging 3 crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, underscores the concentration of incidents in specific areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the density of incidents relative to the population of 9,489. While this rate is not drastically higher than the UK’s, the disproportionate share of violent and property crimes in Worsbrough suggests localized factors, such as community dynamics or environmental vulnerabilities, may be influencing patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime burden is not evenly distributed, with certain categories like burglary and violence far exceeding national benchmarks.