Total Crime Rate
18.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dalby Croft area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 56th 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 Dalby Croft (S36 6ED) in the last 12 months was 18.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 6.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dalby Croft (S36 6ED), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Springvale Grove, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Heathercliffe Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Penistone West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Berrywell Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fullshaw Bank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Green Acres | Under investigation |
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