Total Crime Rate
41.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saxon Crescent area has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , 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 Saxon Crescent (S70 5PY) in the last 12 months was 41.9 per 1,000 residents and was 27.2% lower than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -90.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -81.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saxon Crescent (S70 5PY), the main crime hotspot is near Mill Court. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Penistone East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Osmond Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mount Vernon Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Osmond Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Henry Street | Under investigation |
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