Total Crime Rate
34.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clarel Street area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 137th 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 Clarel Street (S36 6AU) in the last 12 months was 34.1 per 1,000 residents and was 22.7% lower than the Penistone West average (44.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 20.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clarel Street (S36 6AU), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penistone West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Schole Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cubley Wood Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Schole Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Chapel Road | Under investigation |
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