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

Overview of Crime in S71 5PN

PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5PN, Barnsley has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.27 per 1,000 population. This S71 5PN 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 5PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 5PN, encompassing approximately 2395 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S71 5PN area, explore the S71 5PN 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: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

S71 5PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Close with total crimes: 5
  • Friars Road with total crimes: 4
  • Michael Road with total crimes: 3

PONTEFRACT ROAD, S71 5PN 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2722.22%
Criminal damage and arson94.5980.00%
Public order33.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-81.82%
Other theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1115.0322.22%
Violence and sexual offences94.59-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.760.00%
Burglary32.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In July 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 offences1418.37-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.76-16.67%
Burglary42.09300.00%
Public order41.67300.00%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.86-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour66.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-25.00%
Other crime22.500.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.2829.41%
Criminal damage and arson89.18166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.34-70.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.1025.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other crime10.83-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.42-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.1988.89%
Anti-social behaviour87.10700.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.34-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.250.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.77-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson73.76600.00%
Other theft22.92-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-92.31%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.11-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour135.84160.00%
Burglary45.43100.00%
Other theft31.67-57.14%
Public order31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-83.33%
Other crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.9533.33%
Other theft76.68250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.50-44.44%
Public order22.090.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Other crime10.83-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.61-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour95.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.76-50.00%
Other crime41.670.00%
Other theft21.67-33.33%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.37-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour95.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.7660.00%
Public order43.34-33.33%
Other crime41.67100.00%
Other theft31.67200.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.950.00%
Public order67.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.090.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 20249
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410
March 20248
February 20241
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202414
June 202416
May 202422
April 202417
March 202417
February 20249
January 202414
December 202316
November 202312
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

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 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 2. Friars Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Michael Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wycombe Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Martins Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Meadow View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lang Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Roger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trueman Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Harwood Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Grange Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tuxford Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Amberwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Willman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1