Barnsley Crime Index

71

(100 is safest)

Safer than 71% of most Australia suburbs

Barnsley Crime Map

Barnsley crime map

Barnsley Crime Statistics at a Glance

The chart below shows the 60-month trend of the number of offences that occurred in Barnsley.

60-month trend of criminal incidents across Barnsley
  • The number of criminal incidents recorded by NSW Police in the year 2021 was 61, up 24% from 49 incidents recorded in the same period last year.
  • Barnsley is in the 64th percentile for safety, meaning 36% of NSW suburbs are safer than Barnsley and 64% of suburbs are more dangerous than Barnsley.
  • The number of assault offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 14% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year..
  • The number of sexual offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 33% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no homicide offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of burglary offences recorded in 2021 increased by 67% (2 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of theft offences recorded in 2021 decreased by 35% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • There were no robbery offences recorded during the years 2020 and 2021.
  • The number of motor vehicle thefts recorded in 2021 decreased by 86% (6 Incidents) compared to the previous year.
  • The number of vandalism offences (Property damage) recorded in 2021 decreased by 25% (1 Incidents) compared to the previous year.

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Crime in Barnsley: An In-Depth Analysis

Based on the latest crime statistics from the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, AU Crime Rate’s analysis indicates that Barnsley is safer than only 71% of all suburbs across the nation, regardless of population size. This implies that Barnsley’s crime rate is below average to the majority of suburbs in Australia.

How does Barnsley perform compared to other suburbs of all population sizes in NSW? The crime rate in Barnsley is greater than that of roughly 36% of other suburbs in NSW, leading to high public safety scores.

As a resident of Barnsley, the likelihood of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 40 based on the combined crime rate of offences against the person and property. This is in contrast to the New South Wales average, where the chance of becoming a victim of crime is 1 in 20.

To get a more comprehensive understanding of Barnsley’s crime statistics, it is essential to take a closer look at its against the person and property crime data. This examination is particularly critical because it enables us to determine whether violent crime, property crime, or both are the primary contributors to the total crime rate in Barnsley. By doing so, we can gain a more in-depth insight into the nature and extent of crime in Barnsley.

AU Crime Rate’s analysis has uncovered that the rate of crimes against the person in Barnsley is 1157 per one hundred thousand inhabitants. By contrast, the statewide average for such crimes stands at 1500. This suggests that experiencing serious offences like homicide, assault, sexual offences, robbery, abduction, kidnapping, stalking, blackmail, or extortion is 1 in 85 if you reside in Barnsley.

Our data reveals that the odds of becoming a victim of property crime in Barnsley are 1 in 78, with a rate of 1272 incidents per 100,000 residents. Keep in mind that the NSW average is 3158 incidents per 100,000 residents. The types of property crimes tracked in this analysis include theft, burglary, arson, and malicious damage to property.

Looking to understand the various types of criminal offences in New South Wales and make sense of crime data? Check out our NSW crime glossary for easy-to-understand definitions of common criminal offences.

Barnsley Crime Rates by Offences Division

DivisionNumber of CrimesCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Crimes against the person201157
Property and deception offences221272
Drug offences2116
Public order and security offences4231
Justice procedures offences2116
Other offences11636
Total613528

Barnsley Crimes Against the Person

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of a Crime Against the Person

1 in 85

In Barnsley

1 in 65

In NSW

Crimes Against the Person Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Violent crimes against the person in Barnsley vs New South Wales in Australia

Crimes Against the Person: Barnsley vs NSW

Barnsley population: 1729

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (per 100,000 residents)
Homicide07201
Assault662864347770
Sexual offences214650116179
Robbery01760022
Abduction and kidnapping020303
Blackmail and Extortion012702
Intimidation, stalking and harassment1240910694501
Other offences against the person01883023

Here is a breakdown of the major crimes against the person (violent crimes) including the number of offences and Barnsley crime rates for the selected offences.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Murder00
Sexual assault00
Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences2116
Domestic violence related assault6347
Non-domestic violence related assault00

Barnsley Property and Deception Offences

My Chances of Becoming a Victim of Property and Deception Offences

1 in 78

In Barnsley

1 in 30

In NSW

Property and Deception Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Property offences in Barnsley vs New South Wales

Property and Deception Offences: Barnsley vs NSW, Australia

Barnsley population: 1729

NSW population: 8058541

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Theft111800286362204
Burglary/Break and Enter524967289306
Arson3376017446
Malicious damage to property349136174602

An overview of the major property and deception offences, including Barnsley crime statistics for each offence type.

CrimesNo. of offencesRate
Motor vehicle theft158
Steal from motor vehicle00
Steal from retail store00
Break and enter dwelling2116
Break and enter non-dwelling3174

Drug Offences

Drug Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Drug offences in Barnsley vs NSW

Drug Offences: Barnsley vs New South Wales

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Drug use and possession23403211641667
Drug dealing and trafficking0629307705
Cultivate or manufacture drugs0111601366
Other drug offences05841072

Public Order and Security Offences

Public Order and Security Offences Comparison (Per 100,000 Residents)

Public order and security offences comparison chart

Public Order and Security Offences: Barnsley vs NSW

CrimesTotal Criminal IncidentsNSW Total Criminal IncidentsCrime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)NSW Crime Rate (Per 100,000 Residents)
Disorderly conduct317321174212.07
Prohibited and regulated weapons offences11466458179.54

Barnsley Crimes per Square KM

Crimes per square km in Barnsley vs NSW

Barnsley Crime FAQs

How many murders were in Barnsley in 2021?

According to the New South Wales Police Force and BOSCAR data, there were 0 murders in Barnsley in 2021. The number of homicides (which includes murders, attempted murder, murder conspiracy, and manslaughters) was 0.

What’s the most common crime in Barnsley?

According to the latest available data from the New South Wales Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, the most common type of crime in Barnsley is intimidation, stalking and harassment.

What is the crime rate in Barnsley?

The overall crime rate in Barnsley, as measured by the number of reported offences per 100,000 population was 3528 in the year ending December 2021.

However, it’s important to note that this is an aggregate figure that includes all types of crime, and some types of offences are more prevalent than others. Additionally, crime rates can vary by location, with some areas experiencing higher rates of certain types of crime than others.

Is Barnsley a safe place to live in?

NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) states that Barnsley total crime rate in 2021 was 3528. This means it’s 64% safer than all NSW suburbs. So Barnsley has a high safety profile according to our scoring systems.

Is Barnsley safe at night?

35% of crimes in Barnsley occur between 6 PM and 6 AM so, it’s fairly safe to walk alone in Barnsley at night.

Total Crime Stats of Barnsley

DivisionSubdivisionOffence typeYear (2020)Year (2021)
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder00
Crimes against the personHomicideAttempted murder00
Crimes against the personHomicideMurder accessory, conspiracy00
Crimes against the personHomicideManslaughter00
Crimes against the personAssaultAssault Police00
Crimes against the personAssaultDomestic violence related assault46
Crimes against the personAssaultNon-domestic violence related assault30
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual assault10
Crimes against the personSexual offencensSexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences210
Crimes against the personRobberyRobbery42
Crimes against the personAbduction and kidnappingAbduction and kidnapping00
Crimes against the personBlackmail and extortionBlackmail and extortion00
Crimes against the personIntimidation, stalking and harassmentIntimidation, stalking and harassment612
Crimes against the personOther offences against the personOther offences against the person00
Property and deception offencesTheftMotor vehicle theft71
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from motor vehicle40
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from retail store00
Property and deception offencesTheftReceiving or handling stolen goods00
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from dwelling10
Property and deception offencesTheftSteal from person00
Property and deception offencesTheftStock theft00
Property and deception offencesTheftFraud410
Property and deception offencesTheftOther theft offences10
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter dwelling32
Property and deception offencesBurglary/Break and enterBreak and enter non-dwelling013
Property and deception offencesArsonArson43
Property and deception offencesMalicious damage to propertyMalicious damage to property43
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of cannabis11
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of amphetamines01
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug use and possessionPossession and/or use of other drugs10
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cocaine00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in narcotics00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in cannabis00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in amphetamines00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in ecstasy00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingDealing, trafficking in other drugs00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsCultivating cannabis00
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugsManufacture drug00
Drug offencesDrug dealing and traffickingImporting drugs00
Drug offencesOther drug offencesOther drug offences00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductTrespass03
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive conduct00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductOffensive language00
Public order and security offencesDisorderly conductCriminal intent00
Public order and security offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offencesProhibited and regulated weapons offences01
Other offencesBetting and gaming offencesBetting and gaming offences00
Other offencesLiquor offencesLiquor offences00
Other offencesPornography offencesPornography offences00
Other offencesProstitution offencesProstitution offences00
Other offencesTransport regulatory offencesTransport regulatory offences00
Other offencesMiscellaneous offencesMiscellaneous offences111
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresEscape custody00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach Apprehended Violence Order11
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresBreach bail conditions10
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresFail to appear00
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresResist or hinder officer01
Justice procedures offencesAgainst justice proceduresOther offences against justice procedures00

Note: The data for murder and manslaughter refers to the number of recorded victims, not criminal incidents.

References

  • NSW Police public site
  • NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR).
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census QuickStats for all persons

Greater Capital City Statistical Area

Greater Sydney