GEORGE STREET, S70 4SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 4SP

GEORGE STREET, S70 4SP, Barnsley has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.69 per 1,000 population. This S70 4SP 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 4SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 4SP, encompassing approximately 2028 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S70 4SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Oakdale with total crimes: 5
  • B6100 with total crimes: 4

GEORGE STREET, S70 4SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson94.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.440.00%
Other theft52.9666.67%
Public order42.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.7227.27%
Anti-social behaviour66.9020.00%
Vehicle crime42.9633.33%
Public order41.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Other theft31.4850.00%
Burglary21.48-33.33%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other crime10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1119.23-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour55.42-16.67%
Public order42.460.00%
Burglary31.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-40.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.99-71.43%
Other crime20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.65-16.00%
Shoplifting710.35600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.45-25.00%
Burglary52.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4625.00%
Public order42.46100.00%
Other theft11.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.1892.31%
Anti-social behaviour812.3260.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.94-63.64%
Burglary31.9750.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Shoplifting10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.41266.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.4225.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.31-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.41-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Burglary21.48-33.33%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.237.14%
Anti-social behaviour77.39-12.50%
Public order43.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Burglary31.48200.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.28-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.9060.00%
Public order33.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.86-70.59%
Drugs42.460.00%
Public order31.97-50.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other theft20.99-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Other crime10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1729.081600.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.3860.00%
Other theft67.89200.00%
Public order62.96100.00%
Vehicle crime52.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-40.00%
Other crime31.480.00%
Burglary21.48-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.930.00%
Vehicle crime42.460.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Other theft21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20235
October 202317
September 20231

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202411
May 202421
April 202425
March 202413
February 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202320
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 202411
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wellington Crescent
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Oakdale
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. B6100
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. George Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Allendale
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. James Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Yews Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Yewdale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Oaklea
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pantry Green
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 11. Ardsley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 12. Clarkson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Lower Limes
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Walbrook
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Edmunds Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Station Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Grove Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Monkspring
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Swaithedale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1