Total Crime Rate
119.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greenside Gardens area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 270th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Greenside Gardens (S36 7LG) in the last 12 months was 119.6 per 1,000 residents and was 107.5% higher than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 333.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 27 (≈ 52.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greenside Gardens (S36 7LG), the main crime hotspot is near The Nook. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 7 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 | Violence and sexual offences | The Nook | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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