Crime Rate in Penistone East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penistone East

The total recorded crimes in Penistone East, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penistone East crime rate of 65.72 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (19.23% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Penistone East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 12
  • Carr House Court with total crimes: 9
  • Soughley Lane with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Penistone East has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 65.72 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penistone East)CrimesRank (Penistone East)CrimesRank (Penistone East)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
Central180 42,555 32,490 3
St Helens186 31,877 61,326 11
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Rockingham100 141,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Dodworth70 18933 17758 18
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Penistone East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 208 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202521
April 202516
March 202513
February 202519
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 202433
September 202428
August 202411

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202520
April 202518
March 202523
February 202529
January 202514
December 202428
November 202431
October 202426
September 202429
August 202424

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202526
May 202523
April 202513
March 202523
February 202516
January 202512
December 202413
November 202414
October 202410
September 202418
August 202412

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 202511
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 202513
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20256
January 20259
December 202417
November 20247
October 202415
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
December 20244
November 20243
September 20244

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Penistone East in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour9
Other theft3
2. Carr House Court (Map)
Total9
Vehicle crime9
3. Soughley Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime6
4. Carr Head Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Nook (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Smithy Fold Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. The Flats (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Renald Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Old Anna Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Well House Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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