HIGHROYD AVENUE, S72 8EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8EY

HIGHROYD AVENUE, S72 8EY, Barnsley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This S72 8EY 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 8EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8EY, encompassing approximately 2580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

S72 8EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westhaven with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Thornwell Grove with total crimes: 2

HIGHROYD AVENUE, S72 8EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-20.00%
Drugs21.55100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6928.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.49500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3225.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.97-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson42.71100.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Burglary10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.7512.50%
Burglary33.4950.00%
Public order21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Other crime10.77-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3633.33%
Other crime43.10100.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.42100.00%
Other crime22.320.00%
Public order20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-75.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.81300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5550.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.26-20.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.04-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.42-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.710.00%
Vehicle crime31.1650.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.14233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westhaven
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Thornwell Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. White Cross Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Royd Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Newtown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Churchfield Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1