Crime Rates at Beechfern Close, High Green, Sheffield, S35 4DW

Beechfern Close area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Beechfern Close (S35 4DW) in the last 12 months was 34.8 per 1,000 residents and was 39.5% lower than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -84.2% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -81.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 114.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Beechfern Close (S35 4DW), the main crime hotspot is near Hawthorn Mews. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.