Crime in Monk Bretton: statistics, rates and trends
1,548 crimes were recorded in Monk Bretton in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Monk Bretton at a glance
- Crime trends in Monk Bretton
- Types of crime in Monk Bretton
- Monk Bretton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Monk Bretton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monk Bretton
- Population and deprivation in Monk Bretton
- Questions about crime in Monk Bretton
- About this data
1,548 crimes were recorded in Monk Bretton in the 12 months to July 2026, 123.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 577 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monk Bretton has the 774th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monk Bretton | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,548 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 123.9 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,489 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monk Bretton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,712 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,379). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,548 | 123.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,379 | 110.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,490 | 119.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,658 | 132.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,557 | 124.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,600 | 128.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,478 | 118.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,571 | 125.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,712 | 137.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 149 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 87 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 119 |
| November 2025 | 118 |
| October 2025 | 105 |
| September 2025 | 178 |
| August 2025 | 146 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monk Bretton 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+164%) and other crime (+59%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-25%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 577 | 46.2 | 1.35 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 236 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 155 | 12.4 | 1.83 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 124 | 9.9 | 1.20 | +164% |
| Public order | 107 | 8.6 | 1.29 | +1% |
| Burglary | 92 | 7.4 | 2.08 | -9% |
| Other crime | 86 | 6.9 | 3.26 | +59% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.0 | 0.79 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.1 | 0.83 | -25% |
| Drugs | 22 | 1.8 | 0.54 | -15% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 1.40 | +6% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 0.77 | -7% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.29 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Monk Bretton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monk Bretton recorded 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monk Bretton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monk Bretton recorded 236 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monk Bretton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monk Bretton recorded 155 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Monk Bretton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monk Bretton recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 164% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monk Bretton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monk Bretton recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monk Bretton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monk Bretton recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monk Bretton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monk Bretton recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monk Bretton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monk Bretton recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monk Bretton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monk Bretton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monk Bretton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monk Bretton recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monk Bretton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monk Bretton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monk Bretton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monk Bretton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monk Bretton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monk Bretton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Monk Bretton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Monk Bretton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monk Bretton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monk Bretton.
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 Monk Bretton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 108 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 71 |
| On or near Priory Place | 64 |
| On or near Silverdale Drive | 63 |
| On or near Wycombe Street | 52 |
| On or near The Close | 51 |
| On or near Mary Ann Close | 44 |
| On or near Darrington Place | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 32 |
| On or near Friars Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monk Bretton 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 620 | 40.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 236 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 113 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 88 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Monk Bretton has an estimated population of 12,489. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monk Bretton sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monk Bretton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% |
| Social rented homes | 27.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 42.9% |
Is Monk Bretton a safe place to live?
Monk Bretton recorded 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Monk Bretton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 577 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (236).
Is crime in Monk Bretton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monk Bretton was up 12% on the year before: 1,548 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,379 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monk Bretton?
Monk Bretton is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Monk Bretton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.