Total Crime Rate
68.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beechlea area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North , and the 382nd 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 Beechlea (S63 0NZ) in the last 12 months was 68.9 per 1,000 residents and was 46.6% 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 49.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beechlea (S63 0NZ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 25 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Basildon Road (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Dearne North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Low Grange Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Monsal Street | 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 | 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Emerald Green Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Low Grange Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whyn View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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