Crime in Royston (Barnsley): statistics, rates and trends
965 crimes were recorded in Royston (Barnsley) in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Royston (Barnsley) at a glance
- Crime trends in Royston (Barnsley)
- Types of crime in Royston (Barnsley)
- Royston (Barnsley) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Royston (Barnsley)
- Streets with the most crime in Royston (Barnsley)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Royston (Barnsley)
- Demographics of Royston (Barnsley)
- Questions about crime in Royston (Barnsley)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (354), anti-social behaviour (224) and criminal damage and arson (95) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 430th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Royston (Barnsley) | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 965 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,358 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Royston (Barnsley) peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,145 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (951). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 965 | 93.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,068 | 103.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,145 | 110.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,058 | 102.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,038 | 100.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 973 | 93.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 976 | 94.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 994 | 96.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 951 | 91.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 78 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 54 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 77 |
Compared with England and Wales, Royston (Barnsley) recorded notably more other crime (2.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (41% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (49% below) and burglary (40% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 164 to 224, while burglary fell from 54 to 22 and shoplifting fell from 84 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 | 34.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 21.6 | 15.4 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Public order | 69 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Other theft | 44 | 4.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 43 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -59% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Royston (Barnsley); the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Darton (59.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Royston (Barnsley) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | +7% |
| Darton | 989 | 59.2 | -36% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +65% |
| Grimethorpe | 717 | 115.2 | +24% |
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | -23% |
| Crofton | 438 | 65.4 | -30% |
| Hemsworth | 1,355 | 136.4 | +46% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 320 | 61.1 | -34% |
Royston is the one area listed within Royston (Barnsley), with 95.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royston | Neighbourhood | 11,765 | 1,120 | 95.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Royston (Barnsley) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B6428” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6428 | 57 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Park View | 50 |
| On or near Midland Road | 40 |
| On or near Strawberry Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Winmarith Court | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Dove Hill | 22 |
| On or near Jubilee Gardens | 21 |
| On or near Doles Crescent | 20 |
Of the 741 crimes in Royston (Barnsley) with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 341 | 46.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 7.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Royston (Barnsley) has an estimated population of 10,358 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Royston (Barnsley) average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Royston (Barnsley) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Royston (Barnsley) a safe place to live?
Royston (Barnsley) recorded 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 430th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Royston (Barnsley)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 354 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (224).
Is crime in Royston (Barnsley) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Royston (Barnsley) was down 10% on the year before: 965 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,068 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Royston (Barnsley)?
About 10,358 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Royston (Barnsley)?
Royston (Barnsley) 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.