BIRKWOOD AVENUE, S72 8JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8JA

BIRKWOOD AVENUE, S72 8JA, Barnsley has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.17 per 1,000 population. This S72 8JA 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 8JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8JA, encompassing approximately 1936 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S72 8JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 3
  • Westhaven with total crimes: 2
  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 1

BIRKWOOD AVENUE, S72 8JA 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 offences55.17-16.67%
Drugs22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 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 offences55.17-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.58100.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.1325.00%
Burglary12.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-66.67%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other crime10.52-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.10100.00%
Other crime42.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.17-33.33%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.30-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences76.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.170.00%
Public order13.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.230.00%
Drugs23.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences108.780.00%
Public order25.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 8JA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pleasant View
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westhaven
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Belmont
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Birkwood Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Crown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1