S72 8RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S72 8RW

S72 8RW, Barnsley has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This S72 8RW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S72 postcode area, which has experienced 192 crimes and a crime rate of 7.40 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S72 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S72 8RW, encompassing approximately 1249 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S72 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 3
  • Birkwood Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Darfield Road with total crimes: 2

S72 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences612.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Burglary12.400.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

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 offences68.80-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.80100.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

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 offences712.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour45.600.00%
Other crime23.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Public order10.800.00%

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 offences816.80-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2050.00%
Other theft22.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%

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 offences1013.60233.33%
Criminal damage and arson28.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.600.00%
Other crime10.80-50.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.20-50.00%
Drugs22.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In February 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 offences68.8020.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.60100.00%
Public order11.600.00%

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 offences58.00-16.67%
Public order14.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

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 offences69.600.00%
Drugs24.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

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 offences66.400.00%
Other theft14.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In October 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 offences67.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

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 offences1013.60233.33%
Public order28.00100.00%
Bicycle theft11.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In August 2023, 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 arson48.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.400.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
August 20232

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

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

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 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
August 20231

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 202410
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20236
September 202310
August 20233

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
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20232

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Pleasant View
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Birkwood Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Darfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Meadow Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Storrs Wood View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Belmont
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hild Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hollins Wood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1