PRESTON WAY, S71 2RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 2RT

PRESTON WAY, S71 2RT, Barnsley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This S71 2RT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S71 postcode area, which has experienced 544 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S71 2RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 2RT, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

S71 2RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bentley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ainsdale Court with total crimes: 4
  • Rainford Drive with total crimes: 3

PRESTON WAY, S71 2RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.78-42.86%
Other theft32.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Other crime10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.01-58.82%
Burglary44.870.00%
Other crime32.780.00%
Vehicle crime32.09200.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Other theft12.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.1870.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.83-25.00%
Other theft32.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Public order21.39100.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.960.00%
Other theft42.78100.00%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Public order11.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.78200.00%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.48-16.67%
Burglary33.48200.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.180.00%
Burglary13.480.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.83-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.18400.00%
Public order43.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.14350.00%
Vehicle crime36.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09-33.33%
Public order11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.350.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.14-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour36.260.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.790.00%
Burglary411.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.780.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
September 20234

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202417
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20239
September 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S71 2RT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bentley Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ainsdale Court
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Rainford Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Heysham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Preston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lytham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Morton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Formby Court
    Total1
    Burglary1