Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whinburn Mews area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North , and the 193rd 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 Whinburn Mews (S63 0AZ) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 68.6% lower than the Dearne North average (128.9 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whinburn Mews (S63 0AZ), the main crime hotspot is near Basildon Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dearne North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Whin Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnside | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Basildon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Basildon Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Low Grange Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Burnside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Emerald Green Grove | — |
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