MELBOURNE AVENUE, S63 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S63 8DJ

MELBOURNE AVENUE, S63 8DJ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This S63 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S63 8DJ, encompassing approximately 3459 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

S63 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrew'S Square with total crimes: 6
  • South Drive View with total crimes: 3
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE AVENUE, S63 8DJ 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 Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.07-27.27%
Public order42.31300.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.65-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson73.1875.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.2570.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.91250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02100.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.29-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.38-9.09%
Burglary32.89200.00%
Other theft30.87200.00%
Vehicle crime30.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-71.43%
Public order20.58-33.33%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9683.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.18250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.020.00%
Public order31.16-40.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.23-40.00%
Public order51.73150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45300.00%
Other theft31.16200.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Burglary20.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.36-41.18%
Other crime32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order20.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences177.8088.89%
Public order44.91100.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.52-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson42.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.16300.00%
Other crime31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order20.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.3641.67%
Public order24.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.470.00%
Public order30.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202417
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 202417
January 20249
December 202317
November 202312
October 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
January 20244
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S63 8DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Andrew'S Square
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary1
  • 2. South Drive View
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Buttermere Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Melbourne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Coniston Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. South Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Dearne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Maori Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bank End Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Thurnscoe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Campion Close
    Total1
    Public order1