Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Howbrook Close area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 165th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Howbrook Close (S35 4JD) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 35.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howbrook Close (S35 4JD), the main crime hotspot is near Potter Hill Lane. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penistone East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Potter Hill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Potter Hill Lane | — |
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