Barnsley North vs Osgoldcross

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Barnsley North South Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Osgoldcross North Yorkshire Police

      Barnsley North vs Osgoldcross Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Barnsley North
      South Yorkshire Police
      3,261 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      18.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Osgoldcross
      North Yorkshire Police
      272 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.8% trend
      40% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnsley North
      B Osgoldcross
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,261
      272
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,647
      393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.8%
      ↓30.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.3%
      40%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnsley North
      B Osgoldcross
      Violent Crime
      1,187 ↓26%
      78 ↓48%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      485 ↓22%
      71 ↑6%
      Other Theft
      158 ↓36%
      25 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      175 ↓30%
      22 ↓52%
      Burglary
      155 ↓35%
      23 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      315 ↓26%
      35 ↓19%
      Drugs
      62 ↓27%
      4 ↓43%
      Public Order
      270 ↓34%
      6 ↓50%
      Robbery
      33 ↓28%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      272 ↓41%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓76%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↓28%
      3
      Other Crime
      105 ↓46%
      2 ↓83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Osgoldcross is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 12/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnsley North safer than Osgoldcross?

      Barnsley North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,261 crimes in the last 12 months. Osgoldcross has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 272 crimes. Osgoldcross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnsley North vs Osgoldcross?

      Barnsley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Osgoldcross shows -30.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnsley North and Osgoldcross?

      In Barnsley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,187 incidents). In Osgoldcross, it is Violent Crime (78 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnsley North and Osgoldcross?

      Barnsley North recorded 485 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Osgoldcross recorded 71. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Barnsley North vs Osgoldcross?

      Violent crime in Barnsley North totalled 1,187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 78 in Osgoldcross. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnsley North and Osgoldcross in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnsley North recorded 4,647 crimes (now 3,261, a change of -29.8%). Osgoldcross recorded 393 crimes previously (now 272, -30.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnsley North and Osgoldcross?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Barnsley North has a resolution rate of 18.3% and Osgoldcross has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnsley North and Osgoldcross?

      Barnsley North falls within the South Yorkshire Police boundary. Osgoldcross is covered by North Yorkshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Barnsley North and Osgoldcross?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Barnsley North or Osgoldcross on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnsley North and Osgoldcross. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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