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

Overview of Crime in S71 2RU

PRESTON WAY, S71 2RU, Barnsley has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.57 per 1,000 population. This S71 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 2RU, encompassing approximately 1621 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S71 2RU area, explore the S71 2RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

S71 2RU 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
  • Silverdale Drive with total crimes: 3

PRESTON WAY, S71 2RU 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 Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.57-45.45%
Burglary53.7025.00%
Other theft33.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Other crime21.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.27-38.89%
Vehicle crime46.7833.33%
Burglary42.47300.00%
Public order42.47100.00%
Other crime32.470.00%
Other theft11.85-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1823.4363.64%
Criminal damage and arson511.1025.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08400.00%
Other theft33.08-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Public order21.85100.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.780.00%
Other theft42.4733.33%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.4257.14%
Other theft36.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.23-33.33%
Public order21.23100.00%
Shoplifting21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.42-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.700.00%
Vehicle crime33.0850.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.700.00%
Public order43.080.00%
Burglary32.47200.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%

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 offences68.63-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.700.00%
Burglary13.080.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.72-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.32150.00%
Public order53.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.48125.00%
Vehicle crime25.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Public order11.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour412.3333.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-60.00%
Public order32.470.00%
Other theft21.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.57-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour36.170.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Other theft21.85-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Burglary11.23-83.33%
Drugs10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.120.00%
Burglary610.480.00%
Other theft33.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Public order11.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 202418
June 202411
May 202411
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 202310
September 202317

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S71 2RU 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. Silverdale Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Rainford Drive
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lamb Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Heysham Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Preston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lytham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Construction Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Formby Court
    Total1
    Burglary1