Total Crime Rate
41.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thornley Square area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North , and the 206th 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 Thornley Square (S63 0RN) in the last 12 months was 41.9 per 1,000 residents and was 67.5% 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 7 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thornley Square (S63 0RN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Houghton Road, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Butcher Street (4 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 | Other crime | Houghton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Houghton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Southfield Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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