Total Crime Rate
34.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Field Walk 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 Chapel Field Walk (S36 6FR) 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 Chapel Field Walk (S36 6FR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Schole Avenue, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Park Avenue (7 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 | Schole Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | New Chapel Road | 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 | Violence and sexual offences | St John'S Close | Under investigation |
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