JOHN STREET, S70 5AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 5AQ

JOHN STREET, S70 5AQ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.90 per 1,000 population. This S70 5AQ 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 5AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 5AQ, encompassing approximately 3016 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

S70 5AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakdale with total crimes: 5
  • Barley Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lewdendale with total crimes: 4

JOHN STREET, S70 5AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.90-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.30-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.65-33.33%
Burglary61.99200.00%
Public order41.99100.00%
Other theft31.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour126.6371.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.9880.00%
Other theft32.9850.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In June 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 offences1515.25-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour74.97-50.00%
Other crime52.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-16.67%
Public order41.6633.33%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other theft20.99-33.33%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.90-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour146.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.64500.00%
Other theft31.99-25.00%
Burglary30.9950.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.29100.00%
Other theft42.6533.33%
Burglary21.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.94-52.17%
Burglary43.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3333.33%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Vehicle crime30.9950.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.9327.78%
Anti-social behaviour37.62-57.14%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2580.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.3233.33%
Other theft41.330.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime31.33-40.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9525.00%
Vehicle crime53.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-25.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.62-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.65-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.3350.00%
Shoplifting30.990.00%
Possession of weapons20.99100.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.9716.67%
Other theft32.32200.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Burglary30.99-40.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.270.00%
Vehicle crime63.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.990.00%
Burglary51.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.660.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 194 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202420
June 202415
May 202421
April 202422
March 202411
February 202423
January 202418
December 202310
November 20238
October 202318
September 202312

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 20247
May 202414
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 5AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakdale
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Barley Close
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Lewdendale
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shield Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastfields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Meadow View
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Darley Cross
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Yewdale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Dovedale
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. New Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Mill Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lobwood
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Parkview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Walbrook
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Hardwick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Queensway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Broomroyd
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ashover Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Park Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Osmond Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Harvest Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Underhill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Elmsdale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Ravenholt
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Tenters Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1