Crime in St Helens, Barnsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,814 crimes were recorded in St Helens, Barnsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Helens, Barnsley at a glance
- Crime trends in St Helens, Barnsley
- Types of crime in St Helens, Barnsley
- St Helens, Barnsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Helens, Barnsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Helens, Barnsley
- Population and deprivation in St Helens, Barnsley
- Questions about crime in St Helens, Barnsley
- About this data
1,814 crimes were recorded in St Helens, Barnsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 154.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 630 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Helens, Barnsley has the 398th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Helens, Barnsley | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,814 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.9 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,710 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Helens, Barnsley was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,816 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,084). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,814 | 154.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,816 | 155.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,512 | 129.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,325 | 113.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,276 | 109.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,084 | 92.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,164 | 99.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,232 | 105.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,657 | 141.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 171 |
| June 2026 | 160 |
| May 2026 | 186 |
| April 2026 | 154 |
| March 2026 | 172 |
| February 2026 | 130 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 160 |
| November 2025 | 139 |
| October 2025 | 142 |
| September 2025 | 153 |
| August 2025 | 136 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Helens, Barnsley 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+18%) and shoplifting (+17%). The largest falls were in other crime (-34%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 630 | 53.8 | 1.57 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 257 | 21.9 | 2.65 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 20.0 | 1.30 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 206 | 17.6 | 2.59 | +9% |
| Public order | 161 | 13.7 | 2.07 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.6 | 1.34 | +18% |
| Other theft | 65 | 5.6 | 0.87 | -21% |
| Other crime | 61 | 5.2 | 2.47 | -34% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.4 | 1.23 | -18% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.9 | 0.89 | -19% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.8 | 1.85 | -5% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +22% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | -71% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in St Helens, Barnsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 630 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Helens, Barnsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 257 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Helens, Barnsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Helens, Barnsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Helens, Barnsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Helens, Barnsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Helens, Barnsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Helens, Barnsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Helens, Barnsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Helens, Barnsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Helens, Barnsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Helens, Barnsley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Helens, Barnsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Helens, Barnsley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Helens, Barnsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Helens, Barnsley 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Helens, Barnsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Helens, Barnsley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Helens, Barnsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | -22% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | -20% |
| Darton East | 639 | 54.8 | -65% |
| Royston | 1,118 | 95.0 | -39% |
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | +4% |
| Darton West | 770 | 73.9 | -52% |
| Kingstone | 2,920 | 271.5 | +75% |
| Cudworth | 1,082 | 90.7 | -41% |
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 St Helens, Barnsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 341 |
| On or near Blakeley Close | 66 |
| On or near Kirkby Avenue | 64 |
| On or near Mansfield Road | 56 |
| On or near Aldbury Close | 44 |
| On or near Laithes Lane | 38 |
| On or near The Gateway | 33 |
| On or near B6131 | 32 |
| On or near Forest Road | 31 |
| On or near Kirkstall Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Helens, Barnsley 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 | 662 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 398 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 234 | 12.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 192 | 10.6% |
| Under investigation | 111 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 102 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 1.7% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 12 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.5% |
St Helens, Barnsley has an estimated population of 11,710. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Helens, Barnsley sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Helens, Barnsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 48.2% |
| Social rented homes | 41.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 56.3% |
Is St Helens, Barnsley a safe place to live?
St Helens, Barnsley recorded 154.9 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 St Helens, Barnsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 630 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (257).
Is crime in St Helens, Barnsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Helens, Barnsley was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,814 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,816 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Helens, Barnsley?
St Helens, Barnsley 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 St Helens, Barnsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.