HIGHSTONE ROAD, S70 4EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 4EJ

HIGHSTONE ROAD, S70 4EJ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population. This S70 4EJ 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 4EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 4EJ, encompassing approximately 4017 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-31.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

S70 4EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 7
  • Rebecca Row with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Court with total crimes: 3

HIGHSTONE ROAD, S70 4EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.70-31.03%
Anti-social behaviour94.980.00%
Vehicle crime52.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-33.33%
Public order31.00-57.14%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.6838.10%
Anti-social behaviour97.22-10.00%
Public order72.2440.00%
Vehicle crime61.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.490.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Burglary30.7550.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.945.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.490.00%
Public order51.4966.67%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Other theft20.75100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Drugs10.50-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.98-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.00-60.00%
Drugs31.000.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Other crime20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.9268.42%
Anti-social behaviour107.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.490.00%
Vehicle crime61.99100.00%
Public order41.49100.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Other theft30.7550.00%
Shoplifting20.75-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In April 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 offences1912.44-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson84.730.00%
Shoplifting51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-42.86%
Drugs41.00300.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.69-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.97-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.99-46.15%
Vehicle crime21.74-50.00%
Public order20.50-60.00%
Other crime20.50-71.43%
Burglary20.50-33.33%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.1731.58%
Anti-social behaviour136.22333.33%
Criminal damage and arson113.2437.50%
Other crime72.74600.00%
Public order51.74150.00%
Vehicle crime41.240.00%
Burglary31.00-66.67%
Other theft30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.6926.67%
Burglary94.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2433.33%
Vehicle crime41.99-20.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-62.50%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1511.95-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour83.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.9950.00%
Vehicle crime51.4925.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Drugs30.75-25.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.20-36.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.73-50.00%
Public order51.49-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.24100.00%
Drugs41.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.00-55.56%
Other theft31.00-40.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.990.00%
Public order82.240.00%
Other theft51.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202429
July 202421
June 202420
May 202432
April 202419
March 202424
February 202425
January 202419
December 202315
November 202319
October 202330

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 20244
May 202410
April 20244
March 20247
February 202413
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202312

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rowan Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Rebecca Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chestnut Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Highstone Vale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Corporation Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hornby Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Willow Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Tower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Dickinson Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Garden Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Kelsey Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beech Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Surrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Kenworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Highstone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Milden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Harriet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Coach House Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Brow Close
    Total1
    Public order1