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Do not report crime here. For non-emergencies call 101 or visit our website https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/ro/report/
In an emergency call 999.

16/10/2026

💙 NATIONAL HATE CRIME AWARENESS WEEK 💙

This Hate Crime Awareness Week, our Hate Crime Coordinator, Rachael Ferrington, has been out and about across the community, ensuring everyone has a voice and knows how to report hate crime.

Rachael has been focusing on outreach with local hard-to-reach groups, delivering interactive educational sessions with disabled adults and local college students.

⚽ She also paid a visit to Barnsley Football Club, spending time chatting with disabled fans and adults about what constitutes a hate crime, how to stay safe, and where to get support.

Hate crime has no place in our community. Whether based on disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, or transgender identity—if it’s driven by hostility or prejudice, it is a crime.

🤝 How to report a hate crime:

🚨 In an emergency, always call 999

📞 For non-emergencies, call 101 or report online via our website

🌐 Report anonymously via True Vision at https://orlo.uk/H7UPR

Together, let's stand up against hate.

05/10/2026

🚨 E-SCOOTERS — ITS JUST A SCOOTER, NOT A GET-OUT-OF-JAIL CARD 🚨

We know they’re convenient. We know they’re fun. And we know they can make you feel like you’ve just unlocked Mario Kart 🏎️💨

But before you zip off into the sunset, remember that privately owned e-scooters are not legal to ride on public roads, pavements or cycle lanes in the UK, you can only ride them where permitted on an official trail.

❌ No licence
❌ No insurance
❌ No road use
❌ No, “But I only went round the corner”* doesn’t count. 😂

Our officers will continue to take action where privately owned e-scooters are being used illegally, particularly where riders are putting pedestrians and other road users at risk.

So please — keep it legal, keep it safe, and keep the excuses in the group chat. 📱😂

30/09/2026

👮‍♀️ **Engagement stalls and proactive patrols in Barnsley town centre **

Our officers have been out and about in Barnsley this week, carrying out proactive patrols in response to local concerns around crime and anti-social behaviour.

As well as increasing our visible presence, officers took the opportunity to speak with residents, businesses and community partners, listening to concerns and providing advice on crime prevention and reporting.

We had support from our colleagues at Base 71 youth zone who have been showing what they can offer to our town centre.

These patrols form part of our ongoing work to target areas experiencing crime and disorder, while working closely with the community to understand the issues that matter most locally.

Thank you to everyone who stopped to speak with our officers. Your information and feedback help us shape where and how we patrol.

If you have concerns about crime or anti-social behaviour in your area, please report them to us. In an emergency, always call 999.

29/09/2026

Recently officers have been out and about as part of our community engagement stands, we regularly host in and around Barnsley Town Centre.

Here you will see us engaging with members of the public young and old giving us the opportunity to raise awareness around ongoing issues affecting our local community to you and what you can do to help us. But this doesn’t stop there, you can come and discuss your own concerns with us and if you are looking for advice then we are more than happy to help.

You will find us at the following locations and times:

Interchange – 30/09 16:30-18:00
Glassworks – 06/10 10:00-11:30
Interchange – 15/10 10:30-11:30
Morrisons – 23/10 13:30-15:00

03/09/2026

🚨 Three further arrests following violence at Barnsley Interchange

Three more people aged 30, 15 and 15, have been arrested in connection with an incident of violent disorder at Barnsley Interchange.

The arrests form part of our ongoing investigation into the disorder, and enquiries are continuing. As we will not tolerate this kind of behaviour in our town centre.

Anyone with information, CCTV or mobile phone footage that could assist our investigation is asked to come forward quoting incident 763 of the 29th of august 2026

01/09/2026

🚨 Two arrested following violent disorder at Barnsley Interchange

Officers have arrested two males, aged 15 and 12, following reports of violent disorder at Barnsley Interchange.

The incident was dealt with by officers, and both males have been bailed from custody while enquiries continue.

We have identified more offenders who will be arrested in due course.

Violence and disorder have no place in our communities. We’re continuing to investigate the circumstances and are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened or has relevant information to come forward.

If you have information that could assist our enquiries, please contact police quoting the incident reference 763 of the 29th of August 2026

21/08/2026

“But I thought I was insured…” 🤔🏍️

Today’s episode of You, Me & the Insurance Database ended with one motorcycle being seized after the rider was found to have no insurance and the incorrect license for this size of bike

The bike has now got a temporary new home with us — and the rider has got a very expensive reminder that “I thought I was covered” isn’t actually an insurance policy. 😂

If you’re riding, check your insurance before you twist the throttle. Otherwise, you might find yourself walking home. 🚶‍♂️

12/08/2026

🏍️💨 **Two bikes have officially been told: “That’s enough now.”**

Our officers have seized two nuisance motorcycles under **Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002** following reports of anti-social riding.

The bikes may have thought they were starring in *Fast & Furious: Local Edition*… unfortunately, the sequel has been cancelled. 🚔

If your riding is causing alarm, distress or annoyance to the community, you can expect us to take action.

Ride responsibly. Save the revving for the racetrack — not the neighbourhood. 👮‍♂️🏍️

Sergeant Carnell says “We know that the vast majority of motorcyclists ride responsibly and considerately. However, a small minority continue to use their bikes in a way that causes significant nuisance and disruption to our communities. We will continue to listen to residents, target those responsible and use the powers available to us to take action where necessary. Our message is simple: enjoy your bike, but don’t make it everyone else’s problem.”

07/08/2026

Yesterday our officers took part in Barnsley's Operation Hawthorne, aimed at enhanced engagement with rural communities 🚜

We visited a number of farms, residential properties and businesses, along with colleagues from our Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team and Barnsley Council Wardens, taking the opportunity to discuss issues within those communities and offer crime prevention advice.

We also carried out a waste carrier operation along with BMBC Wardens, checking that waste carrier vehicles on the roads held the necessary licence.

We were also joined by colleagues from our Road Policing Group, who issued 6 Traffic Offence Report (1 x mobile phone, 3 x no MOT, 1 x due care, 1 x no insurance), and from our Safer Camera Partnership who detected 13 speeding offences during the day.

Last but not least, our BMBC Warden colleagues also rescued 2 neglected puppies 🐶

All in all, it was a very successful day 🙂 👮🏽‍♂️

29/07/2026

Officers from Barnsley Central NPT commenced their set of shifts on Friday 24th July and so far, they have had a busy set.

On 24th July a 49-year-old male was arrested for breaching his court bail, he was charged and remanded to the next available court.

On 25th July a 25-year-old male was arrested for three thefts from shop within the town centre. He was charged and bailed for all three offences.

On 26th July, a 51-year-old male was arrested for failing to appear at court and put before the next available court. Officers also located a 60-year-old male who was wanted for failing to appear at court on four occasions and put him before the next available court. Again, on this same day
Officers located a 35-year-old female who was wanted due to being recalled to prison, she was safely transported back.

On 27th July, a 29-year-old female was arrested for a domestic related assault and a criminal damage.

Yesterday on 28th July, Officers on targeted patrols observed a male they recognised to have been circulated as wanted for several high-risk domestic related offences. As such, they stopped to speak to this male, who initially provided false details. Once this male realised that the game was up, he attempted to resist the arrest. During this, he assaulted both Officers. He was successfully arrested and CPS have since authorised the following charges;
• Domestic related residential burglary
• Domestic related attempt S18 GBH
• Domestic related false imprisonment
• Domestic related criminal damage
• Domestic related non-fatal strangulation
• GBH S20 – this was against an Officer
• Non-fatal strangulation – this was against an Officer
The male will appear at Court tomorrow.

Officers do not come to work to be assaulted and should not be put in fear whilst doing their job. A mention must go to the several members of the public who assisted Officers whilst they executed this arrest, the two Officers were extremely grateful for this.

Despite the incident leaving Officers injured yesterday, they are back today and a 34-year-old female has been arrested for failing to appear at court, she will attend court tomorrow morning.

Our Officers aim to be visible within the communities whilst they are on duty, if you see us out and about, please stop and say hello. We are always happy to chat.

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The Glass Works, Barnsley Town Centre
Barnsley
S701GW

Website

https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/area/your-area/south-yorkshire/barnsley/barnsley-central/about-us/top-reported-crim

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