S70 6EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S70 6EQ

S70 6EQ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.78 per 1,000 population. This S70 6EQ 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 6EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S70 6EQ, encompassing approximately 3738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

S70 6EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Star Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Shaw Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Buckden Road with total crimes: 5

S70 6EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.42-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour72.14-56.25%
Other crime51.87400.00%
Public order41.34100.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-50.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour164.2860.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.28-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.4133.33%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Other theft30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Public order20.54-77.78%
Robbery10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.66-41.94%
Criminal damage and arson124.829.09%
Anti-social behaviour103.2166.67%
Public order92.6850.00%
Burglary42.4133.33%
Vehicle crime31.07-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.80200.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Robbery20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Drugs10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.8793.75%
Criminal damage and arson118.2937.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.94-45.45%
Public order61.61-25.00%
Other theft51.61150.00%
Vehicle crime51.34-28.57%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Other crime30.8050.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In April 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 offences1616.59-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour114.28-15.38%
Public order82.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.140.00%
Vehicle crime72.1440.00%
Other theft21.87-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.54100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.3926.32%
Anti-social behaviour136.42116.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.48-38.46%
Vehicle crime52.14-37.50%
Public order41.3433.33%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Burglary10.80-66.67%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.8558.33%
Criminal damage and arson135.08333.33%
Vehicle crime83.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.14-40.00%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Other theft30.80-40.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Public order30.80-40.00%
Other crime10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.2166.67%
Vehicle crime72.68133.33%
Other theft51.87150.00%
Public order51.3466.67%
Shoplifting41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07200.00%
Burglary20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.0412.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.82-14.29%
Shoplifting41.61-55.56%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Vehicle crime30.8050.00%
Public order30.80-50.00%
Burglary30.800.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.45-11.11%
Shoplifting94.2880.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.41250.00%
Public order61.87100.00%
Other theft51.61-28.57%
Drugs41.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime20.80-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7112.50%
Other theft74.8275.00%
Vehicle crime61.870.00%
Shoplifting51.61150.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Burglary30.80-50.00%
Drugs30.8050.00%
Other crime30.80-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.640.00%
Vehicle crime64.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.610.00%
Burglary61.610.00%
Other theft41.610.00%
Other crime41.070.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202416
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202416
June 202418
May 202431
April 202416
March 202424
February 202419
January 202412
December 202318
November 202316
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 202413
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S70 6EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Star Lane
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shaw Lane
    Total5
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Buckden Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
  • 4. Holwick Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Summer Street
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Alma Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knowsley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Waterloo Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Rosedale Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stock'S Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Grosvenor Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dodworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Sandford Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parker Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Grafton Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Hindle Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Crookes Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 21. Springfield Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Welbeck Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Darley Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Perseverance Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Keir Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Aireton Road
    Total1
    Drugs1