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Burglary Rates in Central

Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Central recorded 168 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 141% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

168

8.14 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

4,842

234.6 per 1,000 residents

141% above the UK average41% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Central rank?

Within Barnsley

4 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

96th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

15
14
16
12
15
21
10
26
5
12
9
13
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1563
32%
Other Crime
1360
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
763
16%
Shoplifting
462
10%
Drug Offences
217
4%
Vehicle Crime
181
4%
Burglary
168
3%
Robbery
85
2%
Theft from Person
43
1%

Property mix in Central

Source: Census 2021 · 9,655 households

Detached 9%Semi-detached 26%Terraced 42%Flats 23%

The most common property type in Central is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Central homeowners

Most homes in Central are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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