S71 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 4LJ

S71 4LJ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.30 per 1,000 population. This S71 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 4LJ, encompassing approximately 2085 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

S71 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winmarith Court with total crimes: 13
  • West End Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Pastures with total crimes: 3

S71 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.30133.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.36-14.29%
Public order52.88150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.40-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.40-42.86%
Burglary41.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.47250.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.36250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.36200.00%
Shoplifting32.88200.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.23-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-75.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3233.33%
Shoplifting41.92100.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8850.00%
Shoplifting21.44-33.33%
Other theft20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.15-60.00%
Shoplifting31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.5942.86%
Burglary34.790.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.11-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.360.00%
Burglary31.4450.00%
Public order31.44200.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1010.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.790.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.9136.36%
Shoplifting47.1933.33%
Public order31.920.00%
Other crime31.44200.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5157.14%
Shoplifting35.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.63-36.36%
Burglary33.3650.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.96-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.380.00%
Shoplifting55.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 202315
November 202311
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 21 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
July 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S71 4LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winmarith Court
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Public order5
    Drugs1
  • 2. West End Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 3. The Pastures
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Back Lane West
    Total3
    Burglary3
  • 5. Manor Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chevet View
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petworth Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Doles Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Grange Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Meadstead Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. West End Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westfields
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Whitewood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1