Total Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ashtree Gardens area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 63rd 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 Ashtree Gardens (S36 9AD) in the last 12 months was 19.7 per 1,000 residents and was 55.3% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ashtree Gardens (S36 9AD), the main crime hotspot is near Royd Lane. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penistone West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Royd Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manchester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Royd Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Royd Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Royd Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Royd Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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