Crime Rate in Penistone East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penistone East

The total recorded crimes in Penistone East, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penistone East crime rate of 60.53 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 Penistone East, encompassing approximately 1,734 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
Penistone East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr House Court with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

How safe is Penistone East?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Penistone East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1240 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penistone East recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Penistone East had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,045 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penistone East recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penistone East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penistone East has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 60.53 ranking 10th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Penistone East crimes were 1,240. The crime rate of Penistone East in 2024 was 714.86 (year) or 59.57 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penistone East were around 1,045 crimes with yearly crime rate of 602.44 (year) or 50.20 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penistone East)CrimesRank (Penistone East)CrimesRank (Penistone East)
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
Royston104 111,380 121,259 13
Wombwell98 131,209 141,239 14
Cudworth96 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton76 17887 18906 17
Dodworth71 18933 17758 18
Darton East68 19783 19754 19
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Penistone East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Burglary 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 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (48 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 226 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202516
March 202513
February 202519
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 202433
September 202428
August 202411
July 202430
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202513
March 202523
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202418
August 202412
July 202423
June 202448
May 202420

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 112 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 202417
November 20247
October 202415
September 20247
August 202413
July 20243
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20243
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202523
February 202529
January 202514
December 202428
November 202431
October 202426
September 202429
August 202424
July 202433
June 202428
May 202423

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
May 20247

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 50 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Penistone East in May 2025

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

1. Carr House Court (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime9
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Pea Fields Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Stone Row Court (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Howbrook Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Mouse Park Gate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Reading Room Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Soughley Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3

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