Total Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandringham Close area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Penistone West , and the 72nd 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 Sandringham Close (S36 9RW) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.5% 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 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandringham Close (S36 9RW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kensington Avenue, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Westfield Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Penistone West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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