Crime Rate in Hoyland Milton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hoyland Milton

The total recorded crimes in Hoyland Milton, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hoyland Milton crime rate of 4.68 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hoyland Milton, encompassing approximately 16,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (38.10% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hoyland Milton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakenroyd Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Woolscroft View with total crimes: 4
  • Cherry Tree Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Hoyland Milton?

To understand the safety of Hoyland Milton, we need to analyze Hoyland Milton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Hoyland Milton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 887 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hoyland Milton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Hoyland Milton had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 906 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hoyland Milton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Hoyland Milton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hoyland Milton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hoyland Milton has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 17th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Hoyland Milton crimes were 887. The crime rate of Hoyland Milton in 2024 was 54.66 (year) or 4.56 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hoyland Milton were around 906 crimes with yearly crime rate of 55.83 (year) or 4.65 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hoyland Milton)CrimesRank (Hoyland Milton)CrimesRank (Hoyland Milton)
Kingstone287 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot241 22,652 22,645 2
Central171 42,555 32,490 3
Dearne North176 31,932 52,185 4
Old Town147 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton125 81,523 91,608 5
St Helens170 51,877 61,326 11
North East142 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham96 151,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough93 161,457 101,353 9
Dearne South118 91,185 151,264 12
Darfield102 121,436 111,333 10
Penistone East105 101,240 131,045 16
Royston104 111,380 121,259 13
Wombwell98 131,209 141,239 14
Cudworth96 141,115 161,105 15
Dodworth71 18933 17758 18
Darton East68 19783 19754 19
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Hoyland Milton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20251
February 20257
January 20256
December 20243
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202521
March 202515
February 202526
January 202520
December 202424
November 202427
October 202433
September 202418
August 202425
July 202427
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 202412
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 202510
December 202411
November 202414
October 202414
September 20246
August 202413
July 202416
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243

High Crime Locations Hoyland Milton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hoyland Milton postcode area is presented below.

1. Oakenroyd Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
2. Woolscroft View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Cherry Tree Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Wentworth Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Garden Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cumberland Close (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
8. Wharncliffe Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Pine Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Netherfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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