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

Overview of Crime in S70 4LB

HIGHSTONE AVENUE, S70 4LB, Barnsley has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.96 per 1,000 population. This S70 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 4LB, encompassing approximately 4288 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

S70 4LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rowan Close with total crimes: 7
  • A6133 with total crimes: 5
  • Providence Court with total crimes: 4

HIGHSTONE AVENUE, S70 4LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.96-28.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.20-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-55.56%
Vehicle crime40.93-33.33%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Public order10.23-83.33%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.624.17%
Anti-social behaviour125.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.8050.00%
Vehicle crime62.1050.00%
Public order61.4050.00%
Other crime41.40100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.1320.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.60125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.100.00%
Vehicle crime41.4033.33%
Public order40.93-33.33%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.9617.65%
Public order64.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.40-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.40-42.86%
Drugs30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.70-40.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.43-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour73.9616.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.63-30.00%
Other theft51.63400.00%
Vehicle crime51.17150.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Public order30.70-25.00%
Other crime20.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.835.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3320.00%
Drugs41.40100.00%
Public order40.93100.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Other crime20.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 offences209.79-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson84.66-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour51.87-37.50%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Public order20.47-71.43%
Burglary20.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.23-80.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.9931.25%
Criminal damage and arson94.9028.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.10100.00%
Public order71.87250.00%
Vehicle crime51.6325.00%
Other crime51.17150.00%
Burglary31.17-25.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

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 offences1610.4945.45%
Criminal damage and arson73.7340.00%
Vehicle crime41.63-33.33%
Burglary40.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.93-50.00%
Drugs30.930.00%
Public order20.70-50.00%
Other theft20.47-33.33%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.26-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.5733.33%
Vehicle crime61.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4066.67%
Public order41.17-33.33%
Drugs30.9350.00%
Other theft30.7050.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.26-29.63%
Public order64.4320.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-70.00%
Other theft20.70-60.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.330.00%
Vehicle crime51.870.00%
Other theft51.170.00%
Public order51.170.00%
Other crime21.170.00%

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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202425
July 202424
June 202420
May 202417
April 202421
March 202420
February 202421
January 202416
December 202311
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 2 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

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 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
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20235

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 4LB 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. Providence Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rebecca Row
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chestnut Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Highstone Vale
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vernon Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Hornby Mews
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Tower Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Dickinson Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Mount Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nursery Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Garden Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Kelsey Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. St John'S 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. Peel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Park Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1