Total Crime Rate
14.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Bank area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 39th lowest crime rate of 841 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 High Bank (S36 9QH) in the last 12 months was 14.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.6% lower than the Penistone West average (44.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Bank (S36 9QH), the main crime hotspot is near Manchester Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Manchester Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Avenue | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | New Smithy Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Towngate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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