Total Crime Rate
60.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Windmill Lane area has the 9th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 336th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Windmill Lane (S36 9RP) in the last 12 months was 60.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.8% higher 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Windmill Lane (S36 9RP), the main crime hotspot is near Watering Place Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 | Burglary | New Smithy Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Towngate | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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