S70 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 5LJ

S70 5LJ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.63 per 1,000 population. This S70 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

S70 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barley Close with total crimes: 6
  • Lewdendale with total crimes: 2
  • Haldene with total crimes: 2

S70 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.6320.00%
Public order35.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.92100.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Burglary11.95-80.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary516.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.87-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.870.00%
Public order22.920.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson37.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92-25.00%
Public order22.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.44133.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.8133.33%
Other crime33.89200.00%
Public order32.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.92100.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.92200.00%
Burglary12.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.7350.00%
Other theft15.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.57-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.890.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.76150.00%
Other theft14.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.710.00%
Other theft21.95100.00%
Burglary21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.920.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.92-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.650.00%
Burglary23.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barley Close
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lewdendale
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Haldene
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kendal Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westfields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kendal Vale
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1