S70 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 2HZ

S70 2HZ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 242 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 147.10 per 1,000 population. This S70 2HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S70 postcode area, which has experienced 732 crimes and a crime rate of 17.37 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S70 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 2HZ, encompassing approximately 1645 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S70 2HZ area, explore the S70 2HZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (69.70% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-39.06% decrease)
  • Public order: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)

S70 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 62
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26

S70 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56147.1069.70%
Violence and sexual offences3934.04-39.06%
Public order3023.71-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour2618.24-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson2015.8066.67%
Other theft1612.1623.08%
Burglary149.73180.00%
Other crime138.5144.44%
Drugs107.900.00%
Vehicle crime66.080.00%
Theft from the person53.650.00%
Possession of weapons43.040.00%
Bicycle theft22.43100.00%
Robbery11.22-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64138.594.92%
Public order3838.90-9.52%
Shoplifting3323.10-41.07%
Anti-social behaviour2820.06-6.67%
Other theft1317.028.33%
Criminal damage and arson127.90-36.84%
Drugs107.29-28.57%
Other crime96.08125.00%
Vehicle crime65.470.00%
Burglary53.65-37.50%
Theft from the person53.04-16.67%
Robbery43.04100.00%
Bicycle theft12.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61161.69-7.58%
Shoplifting5637.08-1.75%
Public order4234.045.00%
Anti-social behaviour3025.53-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson1918.2435.71%
Drugs1411.5516.67%
Other theft128.51-7.69%
Burglary87.2933.33%
Vehicle crime64.86100.00%
Theft from the person63.6520.00%
Other crime43.65-20.00%
Possession of weapons42.4333.33%
Robbery22.43-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66159.8743.48%
Shoplifting5740.12-22.97%
Public order4034.6533.33%
Anti-social behaviour3324.3132.00%
Criminal damage and arson1420.0627.27%
Other theft138.5144.44%
Drugs127.90-42.86%
Burglary67.29-14.29%
Theft from the person53.6566.67%
Other crime53.04-16.67%
Robbery43.04-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.4350.00%
Vehicle crime31.82-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.820.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting74147.7176.19%
Violence and sexual offences4644.98-13.21%
Public order3027.963.45%
Anti-social behaviour2518.2456.25%
Drugs2115.2040.00%
Criminal damage and arson1112.77-38.89%
Other theft96.69-35.71%
Burglary75.47-36.36%
Other crime64.26100.00%
Robbery53.65400.00%
Vehicle crime43.040.00%
Theft from the person32.43200.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53126.44-20.90%
Shoplifting4232.22-51.16%
Public order2925.53-25.64%
Criminal damage and arson1817.63-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour1610.94-54.29%
Drugs159.7350.00%
Other theft149.1275.00%
Burglary118.5183.33%
Vehicle crime46.69-60.00%
Other crime32.43-25.00%
Robbery11.82-80.00%
Theft from the person10.61-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 86 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86181.7534.38%
Violence and sexual offences6752.2826.42%
Public order3940.7334.48%
Anti-social behaviour3523.7125.00%
Criminal damage and arson2221.28340.00%
Drugs1013.370.00%
Vehicle crime106.08100.00%
Other theft86.08-42.86%
Burglary64.86-14.29%
Robbery53.65400.00%
Other crime43.04100.00%
Possession of weapons42.430.00%
Theft from the person22.43100.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64135.5520.75%
Violence and sexual offences5338.90-27.40%
Public order2932.2231.82%
Anti-social behaviour2817.63-6.67%
Other theft1417.02180.00%
Drugs108.51-33.33%
Burglary76.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.26-37.50%
Vehicle crime53.04-16.67%
Possession of weapons43.04100.00%
Other crime22.43-66.67%
Theft from the person11.22-66.67%
Robbery10.61-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73139.8112.31%
Shoplifting5344.3732.50%
Anti-social behaviour3032.2230.43%
Public order2218.24-50.00%
Drugs1513.37-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson89.1260.00%
Other crime64.8650.00%
Vehicle crime63.65100.00%
Other theft53.65-64.29%
Burglary43.04-20.00%
Theft from the person32.43-70.00%
Robbery31.82-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65144.67-16.67%
Public order4439.5151.72%
Shoplifting4026.75-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour2324.31-32.35%
Drugs1813.985.88%
Other theft1410.94-30.00%
Theft from the person108.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.08-64.29%
Burglary53.040.00%
Robbery43.04-20.00%
Other crime42.43-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.43-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.820.00%
Bicycle theft11.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78164.1239.29%
Shoplifting4447.41-25.42%
Anti-social behaviour3426.7541.67%
Public order2920.67-17.14%
Other theft2017.6381.82%
Drugs1712.166.25%
Criminal damage and arson1410.3375.00%
Vehicle crime88.51100.00%
Theft from the person84.86100.00%
Other crime54.86-28.57%
Burglary53.04-44.44%
Robbery53.04-37.50%
Possession of weapons23.04100.00%
Bicycle theft11.22-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59148.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences5635.860.00%
Public order3534.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour2421.280.00%
Drugs1614.590.00%
Other theft119.730.00%
Burglary96.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.470.00%
Robbery84.860.00%
Other crime74.860.00%
Vehicle crime44.260.00%
Theft from the person42.430.00%
Bicycle theft22.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 721 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202464
June 202461
May 202466
April 202446
March 202453
February 202467
January 202453
December 202373
November 202365
October 202378
September 202356

A total of 332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202428
June 202430
May 202433
April 202425
March 202416
February 202435
January 202428
December 202330
November 202323
October 202334
September 202324

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20246
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202412
June 202419
May 202414
April 202411
March 202418
February 202422
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 149 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202413
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249
March 202414
February 20248
January 202414
December 20235
November 202314
October 202320
September 202311

A total of 28 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 664 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202456
July 202433
June 202456
May 202457
April 202474
March 202442
February 202486
January 202464
December 202353
November 202340
October 202344
September 202359

A total of 168 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202410
June 202414
May 202412
April 202421
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 202315
November 202318
October 202317
September 202316

A total of 407 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202438
June 202442
May 202440
April 202430
March 202429
February 202439
January 202429
December 202322
November 202344
October 202329
September 202335

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 202310
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total62
    Violence and sexual offences16
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Public order6
    Burglary3
    Possession of weapons3
    Theft from the person3
    Other theft3
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total27
    Shoplifting19
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Churchfield
    Total25
    Other crime9
    Drugs8
    Public order6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hanson Street
    Total20
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Nelson Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Star Lane
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 10. Royal Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holwick Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beckett Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 13. Eldon Street North
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Barnsley (Station)
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Bala Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Mark Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. County Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 18. James Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Caxton Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Berneslai Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. A628
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Mottram Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. West Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. George Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1