WEST STREET, S73 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S73 8LA

WEST STREET, S73 8LA, Barnsley has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.09 per 1,000 population. This S73 8LA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S73 postcode area, which has experienced 245 crimes and a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S73 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S73 8LA, encompassing approximately 4514 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

S73 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Close with total crimes: 3
  • John Street Way with total crimes: 2
  • Jones Avenue with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, S73 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.09-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.66-45.45%
Public order41.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-25.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.5317.65%
Anti-social behaviour114.43120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44-50.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Other crime20.440.00%
Public order20.44100.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%
Robbery10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0854.55%
Criminal damage and arson83.77700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-37.50%
Other theft31.1150.00%
Burglary30.6650.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.220.00%
Public order10.220.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.76-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.4433.33%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.22-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.53-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour63.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Public order30.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.22-50.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.2026.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.21100.00%
Public order41.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-77.78%
Other theft20.44100.00%
Other crime20.44-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.32350.00%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.6650.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.87-37.50%
Burglary32.22-57.14%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.5333.33%
Burglary73.54133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-66.67%
Public order20.440.00%
Other theft20.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-87.50%
Shoplifting10.220.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.75-14.29%
Vehicle crime82.66166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.33-55.56%
Burglary30.890.00%
Other crime20.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.08-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour93.10-10.00%
Public order41.99300.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Possession of weapons30.660.00%
Other theft30.66200.00%
Burglary30.66-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.645.88%
Anti-social behaviour103.9942.86%
Burglary42.220.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Other theft10.220.00%
Public order10.22-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.770.00%
Vehicle crime51.550.00%
Burglary41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202420
July 202417
June 202411
May 202414
April 202419
March 202415
February 202410
January 202416
December 202312
November 202314
October 202318
September 202317

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S73 8LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Rectory Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. John Street Way
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jones Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bird Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Foley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Saunders Row
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Copeland Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Bond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. John Street Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Grange Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Colewell Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. West Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Windmill Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. St Marys Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Stubbs Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Rutland Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Summer Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Burrows Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. West Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bondfield Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1