THE CLOSE, S71 5UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S71 5UF

THE CLOSE, S71 5UF, Barnsley has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.51 per 1,000 population. This S71 5UF 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 5UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S71 5UF, encompassing approximately 2317 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

S71 5UF 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

THE CLOSE, S71 5UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.519.09%
Criminal damage and arson105.18233.33%
Public order34.3150.00%
Other crime21.29-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.02-50.00%
Other crime31.2950.00%
Burglary21.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In July 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 offences1116.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Burglary42.1633.33%
Public order41.73300.00%
Other theft31.7350.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.28-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson79.4916.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.020.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Other crime21.29-50.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.1253.33%
Criminal damage and arson69.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59-44.44%
Other crime42.16300.00%
Public order31.73-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.4712.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.88-20.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.55212.50%
Anti-social behaviour810.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.45-16.67%
Possession of weapons22.160.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.45500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.59-84.62%
Other theft20.86-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.42-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour136.90160.00%
Burglary55.61400.00%
Other theft32.16-40.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-85.71%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.9963.64%
Criminal damage and arson77.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02-44.44%
Other theft52.16150.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.40-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour94.75-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.88-54.55%
Other crime42.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Possession of weapons31.290.00%
Other theft21.29-81.82%
Drugs10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour116.04175.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.75120.00%
Other theft114.75266.67%
Public order64.75-45.45%
Other crime42.590.00%
Vehicle crime11.73-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.010.00%
Public order119.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.160.00%
Other theft31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
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 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311
September 20234

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20236
September 202311

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 202422
May 202423
April 202415
March 202425
February 20248
January 202416
December 202318
November 202311
October 202314
September 202321

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
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 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
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 5UF 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. Martins Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lang Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Roger Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trueman Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Darrington Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Willman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Loxley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Abbots Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1