S72 7FB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 7FB

S72 7FB, Barnsley has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population. This S72 7FB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S72 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S72 7FB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 7FB, encompassing approximately 1403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S72 7FB Crime Hotspots

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

  • King'S Street with total crimes: 4
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 2
  • Queensway with total crimes: 2

S72 7FB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.25-23.08%
Public order27.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-50.00%
Other crime11.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3944.44%
Anti-social behaviour49.260.00%
Other crime22.850.00%
Burglary11.43-66.67%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.280.00%
Burglary32.8550.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.8171.43%
Anti-social behaviour48.550.00%
Burglary22.850.00%
Public order21.43-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-75.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.24-50.00%
Public order74.99250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.990.00%
Vehicle crime42.85300.00%
Burglary22.850.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.8155.56%
Criminal damage and arson29.98-66.67%
Other crime21.43100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Public order21.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1327.0885.71%
Violence and sexual offences99.26-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson66.410.00%
Burglary44.28100.00%
Public order42.85100.00%
Vehicle crime12.850.00%
Other crime10.71-66.67%

In January 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 offences1125.65-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour77.84-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.9950.00%
Other crime34.2850.00%
Shoplifting32.1450.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Burglary21.43-50.00%
Public order21.43-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.22-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour89.980.00%
Public order55.70-37.50%
Burglary43.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.85-55.56%
Other crime22.85-33.33%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.71-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1839.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.83-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour86.41-57.89%
Public order85.70700.00%
Drugs45.700.00%
Burglary32.85200.00%
Other theft32.14200.00%
Other crime32.140.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1938.48850.00%
Criminal damage and arson1313.54160.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.2650.00%
Shoplifting48.550.00%
Vehicle crime22.85-33.33%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In September 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 offences818.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.700.00%
Shoplifting43.560.00%
Vehicle crime32.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202413
June 20249
May 202412
April 20247
March 202414
February 20249
January 202411
December 202314
November 202318
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
February 202413
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 202319
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20239
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S72 7FB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King'S Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Queensway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Elizabeth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. North View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Dewfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Windsor Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Princess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Raymond Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Springvale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1