VIEWLAND CLOSE, S72 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8RQ

VIEWLAND CLOSE, S72 8RQ, Barnsley has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.97 per 1,000 population. This S72 8RQ 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 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8RQ, encompassing approximately 1811 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)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S72 8RQ 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

VIEWLAND CLOSE, S72 8RQ 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 Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.97-55.56%
Drugs22.210.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.94125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76300.00%

In July 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 offences45.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.21300.00%
Burglary12.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.31-50.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime21.10-33.33%
Public order11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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 offences612.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.31300.00%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Other crime31.660.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.38125.00%
Other crime34.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime511.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 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 offences46.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.52500.00%
Burglary23.31100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In November 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 offences23.86-80.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 offences109.94150.00%
Vehicle crime35.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.070.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 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 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 202310
September 20234

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20245
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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 2 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S72 8RQ 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