Crime Rates at Folly Lane, Thurlstone, Sheffield, S36 9QF

Folly Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Penistone West , and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 845 local areas in Barnsley .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Folly Lane (S36 9QF) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.7% lower than the Penistone West average (45.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Folly Lane (S36 9QF), the main crime hotspot is near New Smithy Drive. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.