RUFFORD AVENUE, S71 3EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 3EF

RUFFORD AVENUE, S71 3EF, Barnsley has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This S71 3EF 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 3EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 3EF, encompassing approximately 2841 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S71 3EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rufford Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Forest Road with total crimes: 7
  • Laithes Lane with total crimes: 3

RUFFORD AVENUE, S71 3EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.81-50.00%
Public order31.06200.00%
Other theft21.06-60.00%
Other crime10.70-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.11500.00%
Other theft52.110.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

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 offences75.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.46-42.86%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.2627.27%
Criminal damage and arson74.93-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour42.460.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5010.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.87266.67%
Other crime23.870.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.52-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.221000.00%
Other crime23.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-33.33%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.220.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.6980.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06200.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.57-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.76100.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.63-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%
Other crime20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.440.00%
Vehicle crime63.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
March 202411
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 202412
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
September 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S71 3EF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rufford Avenue
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Forest Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Laithes Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wingfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kirkby Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oxton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Arnold Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laithes Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Riber Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Clipstone Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mansfield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Radcliffe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1