WATH ROAD, S74 8JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S74 8JF

WATH ROAD, S74 8JF, Barnsley has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.45 per 1,000 population. This S74 8JF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S74 postcode area, which has experienced 147 crimes and a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S74 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S74 8JF, encompassing approximately 1799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S74 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Strafford Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Shire Oak Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

WATH ROAD, S74 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.56200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Other crime21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.56-40.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78-33.33%
Other crime11.110.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.8950.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.11-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour22.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5640.00%
Vehicle crime13.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.2266.67%
Vehicle crime22.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Other theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.5650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.00-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.670.00%
Vehicle crime23.890.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S74 8JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Strafford Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Shire Oak Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Welland Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Cortworth Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Gray Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1