WIGFIELD DRIVE, S70 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 5JN

WIGFIELD DRIVE, S70 5JN, Barnsley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.74 per 1,000 population. This S70 5JN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S70 postcode area, which has experienced 696 crimes and a crime rate of 16.52 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S70 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 5JN, encompassing approximately 1240 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

S70 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kendal Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Barley Close with total crimes: 4
  • New Street with total crimes: 4

WIGFIELD DRIVE, S70 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.7416.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.22-25.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2250.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.2233.33%
Vehicle crime23.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2650.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.480.00%
Burglary22.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.45300.00%
Vehicle crime33.22-25.00%
Drugs12.420.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.0633.33%
Other theft23.22100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22100.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.8733.33%
Vehicle crime23.220.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.42-40.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Burglary11.61-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.290.00%
Burglary34.030.00%
Other crime32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.420.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kendal Crescent
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. New Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kendal Vale
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. High Ridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Croft Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Harvest Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1