UNDERWOOD AVENUE, S70 4AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 4AU

UNDERWOOD AVENUE, S70 4AU, Barnsley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population. This S70 4AU 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 4AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 4AU, encompassing approximately 2846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

S70 4AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Farm Road with total crimes: 3
  • Darley Cross with total crimes: 2

UNDERWOOD AVENUE, S70 4AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.19-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.86133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.4666.67%
Public order31.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.24-27.78%
Public order44.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.05-25.00%
Drugs21.05100.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime20.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.70-60.00%
Burglary10.70-50.00%

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 offences1817.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.3242.86%
Vehicle crime53.5166.67%
Other crime41.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-66.67%
Public order31.41200.00%
Burglary21.05-60.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1217.92500.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.22-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour74.22133.33%
Burglary52.46-16.67%
Other crime51.7625.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Drugs21.050.00%
Other theft20.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.4643.75%
Burglary68.08500.00%
Other crime42.110.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-86.67%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.22-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson155.62400.00%
Other theft45.27100.00%
Other crime41.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-42.86%
Public order21.41-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.4046.15%
Anti-social behaviour76.68250.00%
Public order42.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.05200.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9518.18%
Criminal damage and arson74.5775.00%
Burglary42.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-60.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.19-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.8625.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76-33.33%
Other crime21.41100.00%
Public order20.70100.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.00-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson66.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-50.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-83.33%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.224.76%
Other theft67.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.110.00%
Vehicle crime41.7633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Drugs20.700.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Public order20.70-33.33%
Robbery10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.410.00%
Public order31.050.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Other theft20.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 202418
May 202412
April 202423
March 202416
February 202419
January 202413
December 202311
November 202319
October 202322
September 202321

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 202412
April 20242
March 202415
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 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
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 4AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wellington Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Farm Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Darley Cross
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Worsley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Underwood Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Yews Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Yewdale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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. Clarkson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Grove Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Monkspring
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1