S70 1SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 1SZ

S70 1SZ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 262 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 162.43 per 1,000 population. This S70 1SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S70 postcode area, which has experienced 679 crimes and a crime rate of 16.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S70 1SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 1SZ, encompassing approximately 1613 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S70 1SZ area, explore the S70 1SZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (77) incidents (71.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (14.55% increase)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (-12.12% decrease)

S70 1SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 59
  • Hanson Street with total crimes: 38
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 29

S70 1SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77162.4371.11%
Shoplifting6347.7414.55%
Public order2939.06-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour2717.983.85%
Other theft1616.74-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson139.92-38.10%
Burglary108.06-23.08%
Drugs96.20-10.00%
Other crime75.58-41.67%
Theft from the person44.34-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.48-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.860.00%
Robbery21.240.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55156.2366.67%
Violence and sexual offences4534.10-30.77%
Public order3327.90-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour2620.46-10.34%
Criminal damage and arson2116.1275.00%
Other theft1913.0246.15%
Burglary1311.78116.67%
Other crime128.0650.00%
Drugs107.440.00%
Theft from the person56.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime53.10-16.67%
Possession of weapons43.100.00%
Robbery22.48-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.24100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65145.071.56%
Public order3940.300.00%
Shoplifting3324.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour2920.460.00%
Other theft1317.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.06-40.00%
Drugs107.44-28.57%
Other crime86.20100.00%
Vehicle crime64.96-14.29%
Robbery63.72200.00%
Burglary63.72-33.33%
Theft from the person63.720.00%
Bicycle theft13.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64164.91-1.54%
Shoplifting5539.68-1.79%
Public order3934.10-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour2924.18-9.38%
Criminal damage and arson2017.9817.65%
Drugs1412.407.69%
Other theft138.680.00%
Burglary98.0680.00%
Vehicle crime75.58250.00%
Theft from the person64.3420.00%
Other crime43.72-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.4850.00%
Robbery21.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65164.2941.30%
Shoplifting5640.30-23.29%
Public order4234.7227.27%
Anti-social behaviour3226.0414.29%
Criminal damage and arson1719.8430.77%
Other theft1310.5418.18%
Drugs138.06-38.10%
Other crime78.060.00%
Theft from the person54.3425.00%
Burglary53.10-54.55%
Robbery43.10-33.33%
Possession of weapons22.48100.00%
Bicycle theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting73162.4365.91%
Violence and sexual offences4645.26-28.12%
Public order3328.523.12%
Anti-social behaviour2820.46133.33%
Drugs2117.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.02-23.53%
Burglary118.06-8.33%
Other theft116.82-35.29%
Vehicle crime86.8233.33%
Other crime74.9675.00%
Robbery64.34200.00%
Theft from the person43.72300.00%
Possession of weapons12.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64140.73-11.11%
Shoplifting4439.68-48.84%
Public order3227.28-17.95%
Criminal damage and arson1719.84-10.53%
Other theft1710.5413.33%
Drugs1510.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.30-67.57%
Burglary127.44200.00%
Vehicle crime67.44-14.29%
Other crime43.720.00%
Robbery22.48-60.00%
Theft from the person11.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 72 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86189.0934.38%
Violence and sexual offences7253.3244.00%
Public order3944.6430.00%
Anti-social behaviour3724.1842.31%
Criminal damage and arson1922.94533.33%
Other theft1511.787.14%
Drugs109.300.00%
Vehicle crime76.2016.67%
Robbery54.34400.00%
Burglary43.10-55.56%
Other crime42.48100.00%
Possession of weapons42.480.00%
Theft from the person22.48100.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64136.3920.75%
Violence and sexual offences5039.68-33.33%
Public order3031.007.14%
Anti-social behaviour2618.60-21.21%
Other theft1416.12100.00%
Drugs108.68-37.50%
Burglary96.2028.57%
Vehicle crime65.580.00%
Possession of weapons43.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.48-62.50%
Other crime21.86-66.67%
Theft from the person11.24-66.67%
Robbery10.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75153.138.70%
Shoplifting5346.5032.50%
Anti-social behaviour3332.8626.92%
Public order2820.46-34.88%
Drugs1617.36-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson89.92100.00%
Other theft74.96-53.33%
Burglary74.3475.00%
Other crime64.3450.00%
Vehicle crime63.72100.00%
Theft from the person33.72-70.00%
Robbery31.860.00%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 69 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69149.41-11.54%
Public order4342.7838.71%
Shoplifting4026.66-14.89%
Anti-social behaviour2624.80-27.78%
Drugs1716.120.00%
Other theft1510.54-46.43%
Theft from the person109.3042.86%
Criminal damage and arson46.20-71.43%
Other crime42.48-20.00%
Burglary42.480.00%
Robbery32.48-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.860.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78174.210.00%
Shoplifting4748.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour3629.140.00%
Public order3122.320.00%
Other theft2819.220.00%
Drugs1717.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson1410.540.00%
Theft from the person78.680.00%
Vehicle crime64.340.00%
Other crime53.720.00%
Robbery53.100.00%
Burglary43.100.00%
Possession of weapons22.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 341 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202426
July 202429
June 202429
May 202432
April 202428
March 202412
February 202437
January 202426
December 202333
November 202326
October 202336

A total of 770 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202477
August 202445
July 202465
June 202464
May 202465
April 202446
March 202464
February 202472
January 202450
December 202375
November 202369
October 202378

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 181 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202413
June 202413
May 202413
April 202411
March 202417
February 202415
January 202414
December 20237
November 202315
October 202328

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237

A total of 418 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202433
July 202439
June 202439
May 202442
April 202433
March 202432
February 202439
January 202430
December 202328
November 202343
October 202331

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 669 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202463
August 202455
July 202433
June 202455
May 202456
April 202473
March 202444
February 202486
January 202464
December 202353
November 202340
October 202347

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202421
July 202412
June 202420
May 202417
April 202413
March 202417
February 202419
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 202314

A total of 162 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202413
April 202421
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 202316
November 202317
October 202317

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 1SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total59
    Violence and sexual offences27
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order7
    Other theft4
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hanson Street
    Total38
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order8
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total29
    Shoplifting20
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Shoplifting7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. High Street
    Total25
    Shoplifting19
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Churchfield
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Other crime4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Nelson Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Star Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Royal Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Thomas Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Mark Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Eldon Street North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. West Way
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Langdale Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. Burleigh Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. County Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Falcon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Mottram Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Bala Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sherwood Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1