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

Overview of Crime in S72 8BB

KINGS ROAD, S72 8BB, Barnsley has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.03 per 1,000 population. This S72 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8BB, encompassing approximately 1707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S72 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bleak Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Clifford Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 2

KINGS ROAD, S72 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.03150.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

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 order24.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Other theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.86-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

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 arson79.96600.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.10-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Burglary22.340.00%

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 offences98.20350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17-33.33%
Other crime21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.93-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.340.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences34.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences68.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.510.00%
Other crime12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.440.00%
Burglary22.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
August 20235

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bleak Avenue
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clifford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Pontefract Road
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. The Brickyard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. James Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1