Total Crime Rate
10.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 25th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around East Road (S36 8YG) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 82.0% lower than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around East Road (S36 8YG), the main crime hotspot is near Sheffield Road, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Penistone East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | West Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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