Total Crime Rate
35.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Manchester Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 150th 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 Manchester Road (S36 9NP) in the last 12 months was 35.9 per 1,000 residents and was 18.6% lower than the Penistone West average (44.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Manchester Road (S36 9NP), 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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