S70 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 3LU

S70 3LU, Barnsley has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.64 per 1,000 population. This S70 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 3LU, encompassing approximately 2859 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

S70 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cedar Crescent with total crimes: 14
  • Wellington Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Farm Road with total crimes: 3

S70 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.80-20.00%
Public order41.40100.00%
Other crime21.40-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.54-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.10-50.00%
Other crime31.75-40.00%
Public order21.05-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.2942.86%
Other crime53.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-77.78%
Public order31.40200.00%
Vehicle crime31.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1820.28500.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.29-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour75.60133.33%
Other crime52.4525.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Burglary21.05-75.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft20.70-33.33%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3961.54%
Burglary87.340.00%
Other crime42.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.40-25.00%
Other theft31.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-76.92%
Public order21.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1315.39225.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.55-43.48%
Other crime64.550.00%
Other theft42.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-20.00%
Public order21.40-33.33%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.9976.92%
Anti-social behaviour58.0466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-55.56%
Public order31.40200.00%
Other theft21.05100.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.948.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.5512.50%
Burglary63.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.200.00%
Other theft32.80200.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Public order20.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.20100.00%
Burglary32.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.05-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.645.88%
Other theft46.29300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.0550.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 202418
April 20243
March 202413
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202415
June 202418
May 202416
April 202421
March 202413
February 202423
January 202413
December 202312
November 202312
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cedar Crescent
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wellington Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Yews Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Worsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Underwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Yews Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Larch Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Swanee Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Masons Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Upper Sheffield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Knowle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cross Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Thornton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1