BIRCH ROAD, S70 3HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 3HZ

BIRCH ROAD, S70 3HZ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.86 per 1,000 population. This S70 3HZ 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 3HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 3HZ, encompassing approximately 3271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S70 3HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheatley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Raymond Road with total crimes: 3
  • Broom Close with total crimes: 2

BIRCH ROAD, S70 3HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.86-46.67%
Shoplifting52.45-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-57.14%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Other theft10.92-83.33%
Other crime10.31-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.0415.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.4516.67%
Shoplifting72.14-46.15%
Other crime62.14500.00%
Other theft61.83200.00%
Public order51.8366.67%
Possession of weapons21.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.98-13.33%
Shoplifting133.9785.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.97-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.140.00%
Public order31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other theft20.61100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.76-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour104.59233.33%
Shoplifting73.06-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14500.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Public order20.61-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.760.00%
Shoplifting104.89-9.09%
Public order43.0633.33%
Other theft41.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-57.14%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-80.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.8123.08%
Shoplifting114.89-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour73.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.14-50.00%
Burglary41.53300.00%
Other theft41.22300.00%
Public order31.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.610.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2319.26283.33%
Violence and sexual offences137.03-40.91%
Criminal damage and arson103.9725.00%
Public order53.06400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Other crime31.53200.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3483.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.7233.33%
Burglary82.45300.00%
Shoplifting62.45-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour41.83-50.00%
Robbery41.220.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Public order10.31-75.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.73137.50%
Violence and sexual offences125.81-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour83.67166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.4550.00%
Public order41.83100.00%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.23-10.53%
Shoplifting85.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.45-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-66.67%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Public order20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-60.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.2646.15%
Criminal damage and arson135.81116.67%
Anti-social behaviour93.9780.00%
Vehicle crime52.7525.00%
Burglary51.530.00%
Public order41.5333.33%
Other theft21.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.610.00%
Shoplifting20.61-77.78%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.530.00%
Shoplifting93.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.830.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 202410
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 202313
October 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202413
June 202415
May 202416
April 202416
March 202413
February 202422
January 202412
December 202317
November 202319
October 202313

A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20247
May 202410
April 202411
March 202423
February 20246
January 202419
December 20238
November 20232
October 20239

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20244

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wheatley Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Raymond Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broom Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gerald Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Neville Crescent
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Neville Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gilbert Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Colley Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Colley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Lavender Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leslie Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Greggs Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Kenwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hunningley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Neville Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Foxfield Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1