Crime Rate in Penistone West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Penistone West

The total recorded crimes in Penistone West, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Penistone West crime rate of 4.34 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 West, encompassing approximately 11,743 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Penistone West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Saunderson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Flouch Mews with total crimes: 3

How safe is Penistone West?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Penistone West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 613 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Penistone West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Penistone West had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 626 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Penistone West recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Penistone West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Penistone West has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Penistone West crimes were 613. The crime rate of Penistone West in 2024 was 52.20 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Penistone West were around 626 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.31 (year) or 4.44 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Penistone West)CrimesRank (Penistone West)CrimesRank (Penistone West)
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
Hoyland Milton76 17887 18906 17
Dodworth71 18933 17758 18
Darton East68 19783 19754 19
Darton West60 20657 20682 20

Penistone West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 202515
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 20247
August 20249
July 20247
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 202413
September 20243
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202529
March 202523
February 20258
January 202512
December 20249
November 202414
October 202419
September 202414
August 202422
July 202426
June 202424
May 202426

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Penistone West in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Saunderson Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Flouch Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
4. Church View Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Wood Royd Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
6. Pennine Edge (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Middlecliffe Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wentworth Meadows (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Stottercliffe Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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