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Old Town
Ward in Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council · ONS Code: E05000988
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Crime Statistics
Data from police.uk · Last updated: 25 February 2026
Latest Month
392
crimes in 2025-12
Monthly Average
432
over last 3 months
Data Available
3
months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Total Crimes | Top Category |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 392 | Violent Crime (119) |
| 2025-11 | 421 | Violent Crime (141) |
| 2025-10 | 484 | Violent Crime (139) |
Crime by Category (Last 3 Months)
| Category | Total | Monthly Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 399 | 133 |
| Anti Social Behaviour | 181 | 60 |
| Shoplifting | 155 | 52 |
| Public Order | 129 | 43 |
| Other Theft | 89 | 30 |
| Criminal Damage Arson | 71 | 24 |
| Burglary | 66 | 22 |
| Drugs | 60 | 20 |
| Vehicle Crime | 53 | 18 |
| Other Crime | 44 | 15 |
| Robbery | 24 | 8 |
| Theft From The Person | 16 | 5 |
| Bicycle Theft | 5 | 2 |
| Possession Of Weapons | 5 | 2 |
Demographics
This ward contains 7 LSOAs (Lower Layer Super Output Areas)
Ward boundary data from ONS Open Geography Portal.