WATH ROAD, S63 8LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S63 8LQ

WATH ROAD, S63 8LQ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This S63 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S63 8LQ, encompassing approximately 3250 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S63 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrew'S Square with total crimes: 6
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 2
  • Melbourne Avenue with total crimes: 2

WATH ROAD, S63 8LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.92-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson52.4625.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.0844.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.00300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.23300.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.46-18.18%
Other theft32.770.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6183.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.54100.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.54-45.45%
Public order31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.38-15.38%
Public order33.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.1562.50%
Drugs24.000.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.84-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.460.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.61-30.77%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.0030.00%
Public order64.00500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.080.00%
Vehicle crime43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 202411
February 202413
January 20248
December 20239
November 202313
October 202310

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 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
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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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