HIGHFIELD AVENUE, S71 3RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 3RZ

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, S71 3RZ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.35 per 1,000 population. This S71 3RZ 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 3RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 3RZ, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S71 3RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Helens Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Helen'S Boulevard with total crimes: 3

HIGHFIELD AVENUE, S71 3RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences89.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.67100.00%
Other crime42.000.00%
Burglary41.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-40.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.01150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Burglary21.00-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3520.00%
Vehicle crime44.010.00%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Other theft10.67-90.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.02900.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.34-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.34-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.686.25%
Anti-social behaviour45.6833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3514.29%
Public order45.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Other theft11.00-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6927.27%
Criminal damage and arson64.68-14.29%
Other theft32.00-50.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.35-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson73.67-12.50%
Other theft62.340.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.69-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson84.34-27.27%
Other crime42.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.3450.00%
Burglary31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.0372.73%
Criminal damage and arson116.351000.00%
Other crime63.67100.00%
Burglary42.00100.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.68-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.67100.00%
Other crime31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.68200.00%
Public order45.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Burglary20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202412
June 202410
May 202417
April 202416
March 202414
February 202411
January 202413
December 202319
November 202311
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
March 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202311
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. St Helens Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. St Helen'S Boulevard
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. High Greave
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bellmer Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Emley View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Rye Croft
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aldbury Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Haddon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Wingfield Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Alderson Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brunswick Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kirkland Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Richard Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Richard Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ridings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Helens Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Belmont Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1