Crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook: statistics, rates and trends
460 crimes were recorded in Barugh Green and Redbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Questions about crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook
- About this data
460 crimes were recorded in Barugh Green and Redbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 67.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 126 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Barugh Green and Redbrook has the 829th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Barugh Green and Redbrook | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 460 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.6 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +30% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,804 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook was highest in the year to July 2026 (460 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (321). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 460 | 67.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 354 | 52.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 394 | 57.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 417 | 61.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 321 | 47.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 385 | 56.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 386 | 56.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 375 | 55.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 437 | 64.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Barugh Green and Redbrook 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+525%) and criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 126 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 18.4 | 2.22 | +525% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.6 | 0.67 | +29% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.1 | 0.62 | -12% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.0 | 1.12 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.5 | 0.72 | -14% |
| Other theft | 13 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -48% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.8 | 0.84 | -20% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 0.18 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.45 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 525% on the year before. It made up 27.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Barugh Green and Redbrook
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Barugh Green and Redbrook, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Barugh Green and Redbrook.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton | 1,013 | 60.7 | -10% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | +6% |
| Barnsley | 11,248 | 153.0 | +126% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +77% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 953 | 92.0 | +36% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,247 | 99.0 | +46% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | -4% |
| Hoyland | 1,607 | 100.9 | +49% |
1 areas within Barugh Green and Redbrook, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Darton West had the highest rate (73.9 per 1,000) and Darton West the lowest (73.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton West | Neighbourhood | 10,422 | 770 | 73.9 |
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 Barugh Green and Redbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Treelands | 112 |
| On or near Barugh Green Road | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Kestrel Road | 17 |
| On or near Langdale Road | 17 |
| On or near Claycliffe Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Cawthorne Road | 13 |
| On or near Higham Common Road | 9 |
| On or near Higham Court | 9 |
| On or near Hermit Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Barugh Green and Redbrook 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 | 166 | 36.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 30.7% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 13.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 7.0% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 6.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Barugh Green and Redbrook has an estimated population of 6,804. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Barugh Green and Redbrook sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% |
| Social rented homes | 8.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Barugh Green and Redbrook a safe place to live?
Barugh Green and Redbrook recorded 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Barugh Green and Redbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (125).
Is crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Barugh Green and Redbrook was up 30% on the year before: 460 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 354 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Barugh Green and Redbrook?
Barugh Green and Redbrook 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 Barugh Green and Redbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.