BIRK AVENUE, S70 3AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 3AG

BIRK AVENUE, S70 3AG, Barnsley has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.87 per 1,000 population. This S70 3AG 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 3AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 3AG, encompassing approximately 3884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Other crime: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

S70 3AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Road with total crimes: 6
  • Colley Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Redhill Avenue with total crimes: 4

BIRK AVENUE, S70 3AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.8731.25%
Other crime75.41250.00%
Vehicle crime51.8066.67%
Other theft51.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-33.33%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.1228.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.32100.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other crime20.77-50.00%
Other theft20.51100.00%
Burglary20.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.27-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour74.12600.00%
Other crime41.80300.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-25.00%
Burglary20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.51-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7830.77%
Other theft54.3866.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%
Burglary31.03-40.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Drugs10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.53-27.78%
Burglary53.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.29300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-75.00%
Other crime30.77-57.14%
Other theft30.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Public order10.51-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.64-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson124.6350.00%
Other crime73.090.00%
Public order61.80100.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.4215.79%
Burglary85.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.06-16.67%
Public order31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0650.00%
Burglary41.54300.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Other theft20.77-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.2726.67%
Other theft44.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.03-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.03-50.00%
Public order21.03-50.00%
Burglary10.51-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.647.14%
Criminal damage and arson123.86300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.09300.00%
Burglary62.060.00%
Public order41.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.24-26.32%
Public order63.60500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.320.00%
Vehicle crime30.770.00%
Other crime30.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202416
June 202416
May 202417
April 202413
March 202418
February 202422
January 202419
December 202319
November 202315
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 202412
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 202312
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 3AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birch Road
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colley Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Redhill Avenue
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Maple Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Birk Avenue
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Calder Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Malcolm Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 9. Ash Grove
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Thornton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lambert Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackthorne Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Larch Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Swanee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Masons Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Broom Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colley Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Croft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Gerald Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Thornton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lambert Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Gerald Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Don Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1