Total Crime Rate
42.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 44th lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 211th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (S36 8YP) in the last 12 months was 42.2 per 1,000 residents and was 26.9% lower than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode S36 8YP, the main crime hotspot is near Roughbirchworth Lane, 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 | Back Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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