Crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook: statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Barugh Green and Redbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 35% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Types of crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Barugh Green and Redbrook compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Streets with the most crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Demographics of Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Questions about crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (155), violence and sexual offences (113) and anti-social behaviour (70) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 750th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 486 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.4 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +35% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,804 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook of any year here (486 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 486 | 71.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 359 | 52.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 397 | 58.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 429 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 307 | 45.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 373 | 54.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 390 | 57.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 393 | 57.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 425 | 62.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 52 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
Compared with England and Wales, Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (51% below) and public order (38% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 34 and anti-social behaviour rose from 59 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 155 | 22.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 16.6 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Burglary | 25 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Barugh Green and Redbrook; the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Darton (59.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton | 989 | 59.2 | -17% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | -2% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +115% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +67% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | +30% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | +40% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 329 | 64.9 | -9% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +45% |
Darton West is the one area listed within Barugh Green and Redbrook, with 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton West | Neighbourhood | 10,422 | 785 | 75.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Barugh Green and Redbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Treelands” (143).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Treelands | 143 |
| On or near Barugh Green Road | 20 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Kestrel Road | 16 |
| On or near Langdale Road | 16 |
| On or near Cawthorne Road | 12 |
| On or near Claycliffe Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Higham Common Road | 9 |
| On or near Higham Court | 9 |
| On or near Hermit Lane | 8 |
Of the 416 crimes in Barugh Green and Redbrook with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 70 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 36.3% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Barugh Green and Redbrook has an estimated population of 6,804 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Barugh Green and Redbrook average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Barugh Green and Redbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Barugh Green and Redbrook a safe place to live?
Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 750th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 155 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (113).
Is crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook was up 35% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Barugh Green and Redbrook?
About 6,804 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Barugh Green and Redbrook?
Barugh Green and Redbrook is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.