KINGS ROAD, S72 8AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8AU

KINGS ROAD, S72 8AU, Barnsley has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This S72 8AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S72 postcode area, which has experienced 161 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S72 8AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8AU, encompassing approximately 1765 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S72 8AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 7
  • Cherry Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Brickyard with total crimes: 2

KINGS ROAD, S72 8AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.3620.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.40400.00%
Burglary12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.830.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.6750.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-60.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2325.00%
Vehicle crime22.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.06600.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.97-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.270.00%
Burglary12.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.50125.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.10300.00%
Public order12.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.8033.33%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Burglary10.570.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.70-50.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences65.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%

In September 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 offences810.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.400.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S72 8AU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pontefract Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Cherry Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Brickyard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Horbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Montague Street
    Total1
    Burglary1