HIGHSTONE AVENUE, S70 4JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 4JT

HIGHSTONE AVENUE, S70 4JT, Barnsley has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.87 per 1,000 population. This S70 4JT 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 4JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 4JT, encompassing approximately 5223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

S70 4JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Street with total crimes: 7
  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 7
  • A6133 with total crimes: 5

HIGHSTONE AVENUE, S70 4JT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.87-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour124.59-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson92.3012.50%
Burglary41.72100.00%
Other theft30.7750.00%
Public order30.57-57.14%
Other crime20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.38-71.43%
Shoplifting10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Drugs10.190.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.937.69%
Anti-social behaviour145.3627.27%
Criminal damage and arson82.6814.29%
Vehicle crime71.53133.33%
Public order71.3416.67%
Other crime61.3450.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Burglary20.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.44-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.9857.14%
Criminal damage and arson72.11-41.67%
Public order61.34-25.00%
Other crime41.15100.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-50.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Other theft20.38-66.67%
Burglary20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.19-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.3640.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.3633.33%
Public order82.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour71.530.00%
Other theft61.34-33.33%
Vehicle crime61.1550.00%
Drugs31.150.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Robbery10.19-50.00%
Theft from the person10.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.25-20.00%
Other theft93.83350.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.72-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour71.72-12.50%
Public order61.34-14.29%
Burglary51.1566.67%
Vehicle crime40.960.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Other crime20.38100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.40-21.88%
Criminal damage and arson114.7922.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.11100.00%
Public order71.53250.00%
Vehicle crime41.34100.00%
Drugs40.77100.00%
Burglary30.77-50.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Other theft20.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.190.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3211.8714.29%
Criminal damage and arson96.130.00%
Burglary61.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-81.82%
Public order20.38-66.67%
Other theft20.38-71.43%
Drugs20.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.190.00%
Other crime10.19-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.89100.00%
Vehicle crime115.3657.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.11125.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.7233.33%
Other theft71.53250.00%
Public order61.34200.00%
Other crime51.15150.00%
Burglary40.96-55.56%
Drugs20.77-50.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.19-66.67%
Robbery10.190.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.34-6.67%
Burglary92.68200.00%
Vehicle crime71.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.340.00%
Drugs41.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson40.7733.33%
Shoplifting30.770.00%
Public order20.57-66.67%
Other theft20.38-71.43%
Other crime20.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.10-28.57%
Vehicle crime72.8716.67%
Other theft71.3416.67%
Drugs61.34100.00%
Public order61.15-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.15-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson31.15-50.00%
Burglary30.57200.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Possession of weapons20.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.29-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour74.02-30.00%
Public order71.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.34-25.00%
Other theft61.15-40.00%
Vehicle crime61.15-33.33%
Drugs31.150.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Other crime10.19-50.00%
Burglary10.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.780.00%
Other theft105.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.910.00%
Vehicle crime91.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.720.00%
Public order31.530.00%
Shoplifting30.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202428
July 202426
June 202428
May 202420
April 202425
March 202432
February 202428
January 202414
December 202315
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
March 20249
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 68 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Rowan Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. A6133
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Spring Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 5. Providence Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorne Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Peasehill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Rebecca Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highstone Vale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Foundry Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Tower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Dickinson Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mount Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charles Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Park Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nursery Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Garden Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kelsey Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beech Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Surrey Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Kenworthy Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Highstone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1