WESTERN STREET, S70 2BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 2BT

WESTERN STREET, S70 2BT, Barnsley has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.93 per 1,000 population. This S70 2BT 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 2BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 2BT, encompassing approximately 2223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)

S70 2BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 25
  • Churchfield with total crimes: 17
  • Rosehill Court with total crimes: 8

WESTERN STREET, S70 2BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3340.9343.48%
Shoplifting1914.8472.73%
Public order98.5528.57%
Drugs54.05-44.44%
Vehicle crime52.2525.00%
Other theft42.25100.00%
Burglary41.80300.00%
Other crime41.80-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-40.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.880.00%
Other crime1310.3485.71%
Shoplifting115.8510.00%
Drugs94.9580.00%
Public order74.0516.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7025.00%
Vehicle crime42.25-20.00%
Other theft21.80-50.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2334.1815.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.34-23.08%
Shoplifting104.5066.67%
Other crime74.5075.00%
Public order63.15-53.85%
Vehicle crime52.7025.00%
Drugs52.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.25-69.23%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Burglary21.80100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2037.78-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour139.00225.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.8562.50%
Public order135.85-31.58%
Shoplifting65.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.700.00%
Drugs41.80-50.00%
Other crime41.800.00%
Robbery21.800.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.90-50.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2140.48-22.22%
Public order199.4435.71%
Shoplifting158.55-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.7560.00%
Drugs83.60-11.11%
Vehicle crime43.6033.33%
Other crime41.80-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.80-33.33%
Burglary31.80-25.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2744.5350.00%
Shoplifting2312.14475.00%
Public order1410.3455.56%
Drugs96.30-18.18%
Other crime74.05133.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.70-28.57%
Burglary42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Other theft11.35-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.58100.00%
Drugs118.1057.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.95350.00%
Public order94.05-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.05-53.33%
Other theft53.15400.00%
Shoplifting42.25-50.00%
Other crime31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-71.43%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1530.5866.67%
Public order146.7516.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.30-35.71%
Shoplifting84.05-38.46%
Drugs73.6075.00%
Vehicle crime73.1575.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15-60.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.68-22.22%
Shoplifting136.30-23.53%
Public order125.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.40350.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Vehicle crime42.25-42.86%
Drugs41.80-20.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Other crime11.35-50.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.33-5.26%
Shoplifting178.1013.33%
Vehicle crime77.65133.33%
Drugs53.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.25400.00%
Public order42.25-71.43%
Burglary21.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-60.00%
Other crime20.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1931.93-24.00%
Shoplifting158.55-6.25%
Public order146.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.300.00%
Drugs52.25-50.00%
Other theft42.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-75.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2543.180.00%
Shoplifting1611.240.00%
Public order107.200.00%
Drugs104.500.00%
Other theft84.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.600.00%
Vehicle crime63.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Other crime42.250.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 131 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20246
June 202413
May 202419
April 202414
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 20234
November 202314
October 202310

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202423
July 202423
June 202420
May 202421
April 202427
March 202418
February 20249
January 202414
December 202318
November 202319
October 202325

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202413
May 20244
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202413
May 20248
April 20245
March 20247
February 202415
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 202415
April 202423
March 20244
February 20248
January 202413
December 202317
November 202315
October 202316

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 2BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total25
    Shoplifting19
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Churchfield
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Other crime4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rosehill Court
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 4. Welbeck Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Buckden Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chesham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Summer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Guest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Haverdale Rise
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 12. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Bingley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hilton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Newton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Holwick Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Sackville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Keir Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Regent Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Carrington Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Hope Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Cockerham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Caxton Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Falcon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Church Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1