PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 5JT

PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5JT, Barnsley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.22 per 1,000 population. This S71 5JT 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 5JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 5JT, encompassing approximately 1522 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

S71 5JT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lewis Road with total crimes: 4
  • Foxencroft with total crimes: 3
  • Darrington Place with total crimes: 1

PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5JT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.2260.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.250.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.88-16.67%
Other crime43.28100.00%
Theft from the person12.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.94-50.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.850.00%
Burglary32.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.4271.43%
Anti-social behaviour57.88-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Other crime32.6350.00%
Public order11.97-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour817.0860.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.25-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6033.33%
Public order32.630.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.05566.67%
Anti-social behaviour513.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2850.00%
Vehicle crime11.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime47.22300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31-71.43%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.1475.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.60-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.48-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.63-33.33%
Other theft21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-50.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences817.73-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour65.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.94-20.00%
Possession of weapons32.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.97200.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Drugs11.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.45-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.28150.00%
Other crime13.280.00%
Public order10.66-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.730.00%
Public order79.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202415
May 202412
April 20247
March 202420
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20237

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 6 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
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lewis Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Foxencroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Darrington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Willman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Abbots Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Priory Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1