Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Helliwell Lane area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 62nd 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 Helliwell Lane (S36 2NH) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Helliwell Lane (S36 2NH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pen Nook Gardens, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Carr Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Penistone East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | St Hilda Close | Under investigation |
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