SHAMBLES STREET, S70 2SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 2SB

SHAMBLES STREET, S70 2SB, Barnsley has recorded a total of 261 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.56 per 1,000 population. This S70 2SB 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 2SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 2SB, encompassing approximately 4240 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S70 2SB area, explore the S70 2SB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the S70 2SB area, visit the S70 2SB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (12.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (25.00% increase)

S70 2SB 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

SHAMBLES STREET, S70 2SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7661.5665.22%
Shoplifting5517.9212.24%
Anti-social behaviour3012.9725.00%
Public order267.0813.04%
Other theft166.1360.00%
Burglary153.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.54-15.38%
Drugs102.59-9.09%
Other crime82.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime61.89-14.29%
Theft from the person31.42-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Robbery20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.47-83.33%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4952.1263.33%
Violence and sexual offences4611.56-32.35%
Anti-social behaviour2410.85-20.00%
Public order235.66-30.30%
Other crime165.4260.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.77-7.14%
Drugs113.070.00%
Other theft102.59-41.18%
Burglary92.36350.00%
Vehicle crime72.1216.67%
Possession of weapons61.650.00%
Theft from the person41.42-20.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%
Robbery10.47-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6854.48-2.86%
Public order3316.04-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour307.78-6.25%
Shoplifting307.08-37.50%
Other theft177.0854.55%
Criminal damage and arson144.01-30.00%
Drugs113.300.00%
Other crime102.59150.00%
Vehicle crime62.3620.00%
Theft from the person51.4266.67%
Robbery41.1833.33%
Burglary20.94-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7062.03-4.11%
Shoplifting4816.51-2.04%
Public order4011.325.26%
Anti-social behaviour329.4339.13%
Criminal damage and arson207.550.00%
Other theft114.72-26.67%
Drugs112.59-8.33%
Burglary82.5933.33%
Vehicle crime51.89-16.67%
Possession of weapons51.1866.67%
Other crime41.18-42.86%
Robbery30.940.00%
Bicycle theft30.71200.00%
Theft from the person30.71-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7361.5637.74%
Shoplifting4917.22-10.91%
Public order3811.5646.15%
Anti-social behaviour238.96-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson205.4211.11%
Other theft154.7225.00%
Drugs123.54-42.86%
Other crime72.830.00%
Burglary61.6520.00%
Vehicle crime61.42-25.00%
Theft from the person51.42150.00%
Possession of weapons31.1850.00%
Robbery30.71-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5556.3789.66%
Violence and sexual offences5312.97-17.19%
Public order2612.504.00%
Anti-social behaviour256.1319.05%
Drugs215.9061.54%
Criminal damage and arson184.9512.50%
Other theft124.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime82.830.00%
Other crime71.8975.00%
Burglary51.650.00%
Robbery51.18400.00%
Possession of weapons21.18100.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6449.530.00%
Shoplifting2915.09-62.34%
Public order256.84-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour215.9016.67%
Other theft214.95133.33%
Criminal damage and arson164.95-46.67%
Drugs133.7718.18%
Vehicle crime83.07-20.00%
Burglary51.89-16.67%
Other crime41.180.00%
Robbery10.94-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-66.67%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7764.6228.33%
Violence and sexual offences6418.1623.08%
Public order3315.0913.79%
Criminal damage and arson307.78275.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.08-14.29%
Drugs114.2537.50%
Vehicle crime102.5911.11%
Other theft92.36-40.00%
Burglary62.1220.00%
Robbery51.42150.00%
Other crime41.18100.00%
Bicycle theft30.940.00%
Possession of weapons30.71-25.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6050.9453.85%
Violence and sexual offences5214.15-27.78%
Public order2912.2693.33%
Anti-social behaviour216.8440.00%
Other theft154.95275.00%
Vehicle crime93.5428.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.120.00%
Drugs81.89-33.33%
Burglary51.890.00%
Possession of weapons41.18300.00%
Robbery20.94-33.33%
Other crime20.47-71.43%
Theft from the person10.47-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7245.055.88%
Shoplifting3916.98-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour159.20-31.82%
Public order153.54-50.00%
Drugs123.549.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.8314.29%
Other crime71.89133.33%
Vehicle crime71.65600.00%
Burglary51.650.00%
Other theft41.18-63.64%
Theft from the person30.94-50.00%
Robbery30.71200.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6849.290.00%
Shoplifting4316.040.00%
Public order3010.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour227.080.00%
Drugs115.190.00%
Other theft112.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.590.00%
Theft from the person61.650.00%
Burglary51.420.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202410
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202424
July 202430
June 202432
May 202423
April 202425
March 202421
February 202418
January 202421
December 202315
November 202322

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202423
July 202433
June 202440
May 202438
April 202426
March 202425
February 202433
January 202429
December 202315
November 202330

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 131 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 202421
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 202312
November 202311

A total of 706 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 64.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202476
August 202446
July 202468
June 202470
May 202473
April 202453
March 202464
February 202464
January 202452
December 202372
November 202368

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 141 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202417
June 202411
May 202415
April 202412
March 202421
February 20249
January 202415
December 20234
November 202311

A total of 34 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 165 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202414
June 202420
May 202420
April 202418
March 202416
February 202430
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 202410
January 20249
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 534 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202449
July 202430
June 202448
May 202449
April 202455
March 202429
February 202477
January 202460
December 202339
November 202343

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 2SB 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. High Street
    Total25
    Shoplifting19
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Churchfield
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs4
    Other crime4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Nelson Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Star Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Royal Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mark Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Springfield Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Buckden Road
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. West Way
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Sandford Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Blenheim Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parker Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 17. Chesham Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hindle Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 20. Plumber Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Westfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Summer Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 26. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Fife Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Bradbury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Oak Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1