LOBWOOD, S70 5EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 5EP

LOBWOOD, S70 5EP, Barnsley has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.25 per 1,000 population. This S70 5EP 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 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 5EP, encompassing approximately 3148 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

S70 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakdale with total crimes: 5
  • Lewdendale with total crimes: 4
  • Shield Avenue with total crimes: 3

LOBWOOD, S70 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.25-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour114.7610.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.8358.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.18166.67%
Other theft42.5433.33%
Vehicle crime31.27-25.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Other crime20.64-50.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.71-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.81-58.33%
Public order41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Other crime41.270.00%
Other theft31.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-62.50%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.11-27.59%
Anti-social behaviour126.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.81700.00%
Other theft42.54-20.00%
Other crime41.27300.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 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 offences2915.8893.33%
Anti-social behaviour99.21125.00%
Other theft52.8666.67%
Burglary21.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.75-37.50%
Burglary44.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Other theft30.9550.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.4341.18%
Public order27.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Other theft20.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.6141.67%
Anti-social behaviour85.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime31.27-40.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.16-7.69%
Vehicle crime53.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.12-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson44.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27-60.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.9550.00%
Shoplifting30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Other theft10.64-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.5628.57%
Anti-social behaviour105.7266.67%
Other theft63.18500.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-66.67%
Drugs20.640.00%
Burglary10.64-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.390.00%
Vehicle crime64.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.910.00%
Burglary51.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.590.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202419
June 202412
May 202421
April 202429
March 202415
February 202424
January 202417
December 202312
November 202313
October 202318
September 202314

A total of 3 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
January 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 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20245
May 202412
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 5EP postcode area is presented below.

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