MERRILL ROAD, S63 0PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S63 0PQ

MERRILL ROAD, S63 0PQ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.88 per 1,000 population. This S63 0PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S63 postcode area, which has experienced 397 crimes and a crime rate of 9.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S63 0PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S63 0PQ, encompassing approximately 2024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S63 0PQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Peter'S Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Gooseacre Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Road with total crimes: 2

MERRILL ROAD, S63 0PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.9533.33%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9650.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.98100.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.85-38.46%
Burglary53.95150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Vehicle crime31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Public order10.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.33550.00%
Public order46.420.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.48-33.33%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.91200.00%
Drugs31.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-50.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Robbery10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.95-66.67%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.99-33.33%
Robbery20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.99-75.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.3516.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.46-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.98200.00%
Public order21.48-33.33%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.3340.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.96-33.33%
Public order31.980.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-78.95%
Vehicle crime21.980.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.82111.11%
Criminal damage and arson59.38-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.47-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.36-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-33.33%
Public order11.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.440.00%
Burglary32.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 202413
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202319
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S63 0PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Peter'S Gate
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gooseacre Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Oak Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Acorn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Ashberry Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Orchard Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Stotfold Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Low Grange Square
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Emerald Green Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Whin Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Whinside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1