Total Crime Rate
127.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Vernon Crescent area has the 26th highest crime rate of 125 local areas in Penistone East , and the 236th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Vernon Crescent (S70 6SG) in the last 12 months was 127.7 per 1,000 residents and was 121.7% higher than the Penistone East average (57.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 87.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Vernon Crescent (S70 6SG), the main crime hotspot is near Beverley Avenue. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 17 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 | High Ridge | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mount Vernon Road | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cromwell Mount | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Highfield Avenue | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Holgate Mount | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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