Total Crime Rate
62.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Clayton Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Dearne North , and the 342nd 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 Clayton Lane (S63 0RU) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Clayton Lane (S63 0RU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Westfield Crescent, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Clayton Avenue (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 | Violence and sexual offences | Houghton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Houghton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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