HAROLD AVENUE, S71 5HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 5HU

HAROLD AVENUE, S71 5HU, Barnsley has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.03 per 1,000 population. This S71 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 5HU, encompassing approximately 2301 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S71 5HU area, explore the S71 5HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

S71 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Close with total crimes: 5
  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 4
  • Friars Road with total crimes: 4

HAROLD AVENUE, S71 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.0318.18%
Criminal damage and arson105.65233.33%
Public order34.3450.00%
Other crime21.30-33.33%
Other theft10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.34-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.7820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.61-50.00%
Other crime31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Burglary10.87-80.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In July 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 offences1419.12-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson66.08-25.00%
Burglary52.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.170.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Other theft31.7450.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Other crime31.3050.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.48-16.67%
Burglary42.170.00%
Other crime21.74-50.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.5564.29%
Criminal damage and arson89.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.48-33.33%
Other crime42.61100.00%
Public order31.74-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.910.00%
Public order52.170.00%
Other crime22.170.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.98300.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.480.00%
Possession of weapons22.170.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 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 offences78.25-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson53.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-76.92%
Other theft21.30-33.33%
Other crime20.87100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1318.25160.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.65-18.75%
Burglary45.65300.00%
Other theft31.74-25.00%
Public order31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.2560.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.9516.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.04-50.00%
Other theft42.1733.33%
Public order21.740.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.0711.11%
Violence and sexual offences104.34-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson64.34-33.33%
Other theft32.61-72.73%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Other crime21.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.33-32.00%
Other theft117.39266.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.78125.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.9150.00%
Public order63.91-45.45%
Other crime32.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2524.330.00%
Public order1110.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.610.00%
Other theft31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20249
March 20248
February 20243
January 202413
December 20235
November 202310
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243
April 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202414
June 202423
May 202423
April 202414
March 202428
February 20247
January 202413
December 202316
November 202310
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S71 5HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 2. Lewis Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Friars Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Michael Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wycombe Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Foxencroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Martins Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Lang Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Darrington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Willman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Abbots Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1