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

Overview of Crime in S71 5JW

PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5JW, Barnsley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This S71 5JW 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 5JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 5JW, encompassing approximately 1732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S71 5JW 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

PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5422.22%
Criminal damage and arson66.35500.00%
Other crime23.46-50.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1212.50%
Other crime45.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-50.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.70-57.89%
Vehicle crime34.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Burglary21.15-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-50.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.0535.71%
Criminal damage and arson410.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-40.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Other crime11.73-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.89-37.50%
Other crime32.89200.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.32-56.52%
Anti-social behaviour85.7760.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.62-20.00%
Public order32.310.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.20475.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.28150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.8966.67%
Possession of weapons12.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.35-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.0537.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.35150.00%
Burglary45.77300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31-60.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Other crime11.15-50.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.89-42.86%
Other theft42.3133.33%
Public order22.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.04-42.86%
Other theft32.310.00%
Possession of weapons31.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.0475.00%
Public order34.04-62.50%
Other crime11.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.050.00%
Public order88.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20248
June 202419
May 202414
April 202410
March 202423
February 20244
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
January 202410
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 2 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

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 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

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 5JW 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. Foxencroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Darrington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Willman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Abbots Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Priory Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1