S72 8RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8RS

S72 8RS, Barnsley has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.53 per 1,000 population. This S72 8RS 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 8RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8RS, encompassing approximately 1461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S72 8RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 3
  • Westhaven with total crimes: 2
  • Storrs Wood View with total crimes: 2

S72 8RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences67.53-14.29%
Drugs24.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37-50.00%
Burglary11.370.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.740.00%
Burglary12.050.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.53-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.11100.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.27-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.790.00%
Other crime22.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-66.67%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.48300.00%
Other crime32.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0550.00%
Other theft22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Public order11.370.00%

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 offences1011.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In March 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 offences410.27-42.86%
Drugs22.740.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2140.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Public order11.370.00%

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 offences56.84-16.67%
Public order13.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

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 offences68.900.00%
Drugs24.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.48-14.29%
Other theft14.110.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.84-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson14.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.320.00%
Public order27.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
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 8RS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pleasant View
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westhaven
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Storrs Wood View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Stanley Street
    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