HIGHSTONE PARK, S70 4BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 4BZ

HIGHSTONE PARK, S70 4BZ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This S70 4BZ 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 4BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 4BZ, encompassing approximately 3928 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S70 4BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 7
  • A6133 with total crimes: 5
  • Rebecca Row with total crimes: 3

HIGHSTONE PARK, S70 4BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences159.42-34.78%
Anti-social behaviour103.82-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.25-83.33%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.7821.05%
Anti-social behaviour115.8657.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.8060.00%
Public order62.04200.00%
Vehicle crime51.5325.00%
Other crime41.27100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In July 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 offences1910.6918.75%
Anti-social behaviour74.84133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.78-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.27100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Public order20.51-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.16-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson64.07-14.29%
Public order31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-50.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.71-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson74.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour61.7820.00%
Other theft51.53400.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Public order30.76-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.47-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.5812.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.29150.00%
Drugs41.27100.00%
Public order41.02300.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Burglary20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.425.26%
Criminal damage and arson85.0914.29%
Drugs22.04100.00%
Burglary20.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Public order10.25-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.4718.75%
Criminal damage and arson74.840.00%
Public order51.78400.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Vehicle crime41.020.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Drugs10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.69220.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.0740.00%
Vehicle crime41.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-50.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Drugs30.760.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Public order10.25-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.9160.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.04-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.2766.67%
Public order41.27-20.00%
Drugs31.0250.00%
Other theft30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.42-40.00%
Public order53.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.27-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.2733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-66.67%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.290.00%
Other theft41.780.00%
Public order41.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20249
March 20248
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239

A total of 208 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 202419
June 202416
May 202417
April 202418
March 202420
February 202419
January 202416
December 20235
November 202315
October 202325

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
October 20237

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. A6133
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rebecca Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Highstone Vale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Tower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Dickinson Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mount Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Nursery Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Kelsey Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Surrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kenworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Highstone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1