Total Crime Rate
170.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Avenue area has the 14th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 139th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Park Avenue (S35 7DR) in the last 12 months was 170.3 per 1,000 residents and was 195.5% higher than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime 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 Other crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Avenue (S35 7DR), the main crime hotspot is near The Flats. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 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 | Vehicle crime | The Flats | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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