Crime in Wombwell, Barnsley: statistics, rates and trends

1,071 crimes were recorded in Wombwell, Barnsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 452 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wombwell, Barnsley has the 1,632nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wombwell, Barnsley was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,491 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,071). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 Wombwell, 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 other crime.

The largest increases were in other theft (+22%) and vehicle crime (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%) and other crime (-11%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wombwell, Barnsley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wombwell, Barnsley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wombwell, Barnsley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wombwell, Barnsley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wombwell, Barnsley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wombwell, Barnsley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wombwell, Barnsley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wombwell, Barnsley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wombwell, Barnsley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wombwell, Barnsley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wombwell, Barnsley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wombwell, Barnsley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wombwell, Barnsley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Wombwell, Barnsley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wombwell, 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.

Wombwell, Barnsley has an estimated population of 12,481. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wombwell, Barnsley sits in decile 3.0, more 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 Wombwell, Barnsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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