Crime in Barlby & Riccall: statistics, rates and trends

228 crimes were recorded in Barlby & Riccall in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Barlby & Riccall has the 3,368th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Barlby & Riccall was highest in the year to July 2021 (328 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (194). Over the whole period it rose 18%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barlby & Riccall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+21%) and criminal damage and arson (+20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Barlby & Riccall

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barlby & Riccall recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Barlby & Riccall

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barlby & Riccall recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 35.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Barlby & Riccall

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barlby & Riccall recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Barlby & Riccall

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barlby & Riccall recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Barlby & Riccall

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barlby & Riccall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Barlby & Riccall

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barlby & Riccall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Barlby & Riccall

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barlby & Riccall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Barlby & Riccall

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barlby & Riccall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Barlby & Riccall

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barlby & Riccall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Barlby & Riccall

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barlby & Riccall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Barlby & Riccall

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barlby & Riccall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 92% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Barlby & Riccall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barlby & Riccall.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Barlby & Riccall over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barlby & Riccall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Barlby & Riccall has an estimated population of 5,422. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barlby & Riccall sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Barlby & Riccall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.