S70 2RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 2RE

S70 2RE, Barnsley has recorded a total of 257 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 75.84 per 1,000 population. This S70 2RE 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 2RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 2RE, encompassing approximately 3388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (68.57% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (-31.51% decrease)
  • Public order: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)

S70 2RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 62
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Churchfield with total crimes: 25

S70 2RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5975.8468.57%
Violence and sexual offences5017.41-31.51%
Public order2914.75-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour268.56-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson177.6741.67%
Other theft175.026.25%
Other crime145.0240.00%
Burglary124.13200.00%
Drugs113.5410.00%
Vehicle crime73.2540.00%
Possession of weapons62.070.00%
Theft from the person51.770.00%
Robbery21.48-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.59100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7372.304.29%
Public order3721.54-13.95%
Shoplifting3510.92-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour3210.330.00%
Other theft169.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson124.72-47.83%
Other crime103.54150.00%
Drugs102.95-28.57%
Robbery52.9525.00%
Vehicle crime51.48-37.50%
Theft from the person51.48-16.67%
Burglary41.48-63.64%
Bicycle theft11.18-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7086.172.94%
Shoplifting5620.66-1.75%
Public order4316.532.38%
Anti-social behaviour3212.6923.08%
Criminal damage and arson239.444.55%
Other theft146.79-6.67%
Drugs144.1327.27%
Burglary114.13120.00%
Vehicle crime83.25166.67%
Theft from the person62.3620.00%
Possession of weapons51.77150.00%
Robbery41.48-20.00%
Other crime41.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6879.9730.77%
Shoplifting5720.07-12.31%
Public order4216.8223.53%
Anti-social behaviour2612.39-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson227.6729.41%
Other theft156.4925.00%
Drugs114.43-47.62%
Other crime83.250.00%
Theft from the person52.3625.00%
Robbery51.48-28.57%
Burglary51.48-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.48-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6578.7958.54%
Violence and sexual offences5219.18-29.73%
Public order3415.346.25%
Anti-social behaviour2810.0375.00%
Drugs218.2661.54%
Criminal damage and arson176.20-5.56%
Other theft125.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime93.540.00%
Other crime82.66166.67%
Burglary82.3614.29%
Robbery72.36250.00%
Theft from the person42.07300.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7470.2315.62%
Shoplifting4121.84-51.19%
Public order3212.10-11.11%
Other theft209.4417.65%
Criminal damage and arson185.90-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour165.31-30.43%
Drugs134.7230.00%
Vehicle crime93.84-35.71%
Burglary72.6616.67%
Other crime32.07-40.00%
Robbery20.89-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.59-66.67%
Theft from the person10.30-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8488.5335.48%
Violence and sexual offences6424.7914.29%
Public order3618.8916.13%
Criminal damage and arson2810.62250.00%
Anti-social behaviour238.260.00%
Other theft176.7913.33%
Vehicle crime145.0216.67%
Drugs104.1311.11%
Burglary62.95-25.00%
Other crime51.7766.67%
Robbery51.48400.00%
Theft from the person31.48200.00%
Possession of weapons30.89-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.890.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6268.7629.17%
Violence and sexual offences5618.30-29.11%
Public order3116.5319.23%
Anti-social behaviour239.159.52%
Other theft156.7966.67%
Vehicle crime124.43200.00%
Drugs93.54-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson82.660.00%
Burglary82.36-11.11%
Possession of weapons42.36100.00%
Other crime31.18-62.50%
Theft from the person10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.30-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7970.5311.27%
Shoplifting4823.31-2.04%
Public order2614.16-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour217.67-16.00%
Drugs196.2046.15%
Burglary95.61125.00%
Other theft92.66-43.75%
Other crime82.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3614.29%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Theft from the person31.18-66.67%
Robbery30.8950.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7171.41-12.35%
Shoplifting4920.95-5.77%
Public order3614.469.09%
Anti-social behaviour2510.62-16.67%
Other theft167.38-46.67%
Drugs134.72-27.78%
Theft from the person93.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.07-42.86%
Other crime41.18-20.00%
Burglary41.18-20.00%
Robbery21.18-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.59-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8185.5835.00%
Shoplifting5223.90-14.75%
Public order3315.34-8.33%
Other theft309.7476.47%
Anti-social behaviour308.8525.00%
Drugs188.8520.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.31-6.67%
Vehicle crime74.1375.00%
Robbery62.07-33.33%
Theft from the person61.7750.00%
Burglary51.77-44.44%
Other crime51.48-28.57%
Possession of weapons21.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6177.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences6018.000.00%
Public order3617.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour2410.620.00%
Other theft177.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.020.00%
Drugs154.430.00%
Burglary94.430.00%
Robbery92.660.00%
Other crime72.660.00%
Vehicle crime42.070.00%
Theft from the person41.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202432
June 202432
May 202426
April 202428
March 202416
February 202423
January 202423
December 202321
November 202325
October 202330
September 202324

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 202414
January 202412
December 20234
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 798 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 202473
June 202470
May 202468
April 202452
March 202474
February 202464
January 202456
December 202379
November 202371
October 202381
September 202360

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20244
June 202411
May 20245
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202412
June 202423
May 202422
April 202417
March 202418
February 202428
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 202314
September 202315

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20234
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 198 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202416
June 202414
May 202415
April 202412
March 202420
February 202417
January 202415
December 20239
November 202316
October 202330
September 202317

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 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 202435
June 202456
May 202457
April 202465
March 202441
February 202484
January 202462
December 202348
November 202349
October 202352
September 202361

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 202414
May 202411
April 202421
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 202319
November 202313
October 202318
September 202315

A total of 415 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202429
July 202437
June 202443
May 202442
April 202434
March 202432
February 202436
January 202431
December 202326
November 202336
October 202333
September 202336

A total of 52 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 51 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20239

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 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 2RE 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. Churchfield
    Total25
    Other crime9
    Drugs8
    Public order6
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hanson Street
    Total20
    Public order7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 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. Silver Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 12. Buckden Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 13. Holwick Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Sackville Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Barnsley (Station)
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 17. St George'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Mark Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. County Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 20. Thomas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Joseph Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Spring Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Grafton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Hindle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Crookes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Aireton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1