Crime Rates at Merlin Close, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5SA

Merlin Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton , and the 41st lowest crime rate of 845 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 Merlin Close (S70 5SA) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.4% lower than the Hoyland Milton average (89.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merlin Close (S70 5SA), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.