S72 8HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8HL

S72 8HL, Barnsley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.58 per 1,000 population. This S72 8HL 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 8HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8HL, encompassing approximately 1519 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S72 8HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westhaven with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 1

S72 8HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.58-28.57%
Drugs23.290.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.53250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.290.00%

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 offences22.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-50.00%
Burglary11.32-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other crime10.66-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.630.00%
Other crime31.970.00%
Burglary21.97100.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.87100.00%
Other crime35.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In February 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 offences33.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.26150.00%
Public order13.290.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences26.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.29-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5566.67%
Vehicle crime36.58200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.240.00%
Public order23.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 8HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westhaven
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. White Cross Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Belmont
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Birkwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1