Total Crime Rate
12.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brettas Park area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central , and the 32nd 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 Brettas Park (S71 1XU) in the last 12 months was 12.8 per 1,000 residents and was 96.0% lower than the Central average (321.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Brettas Park (S71 1XU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bellmer Close, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Emley View (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bellmer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bellmer Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Burton Bank Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Burton Bank Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Burton Bank Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Nelson Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lancar Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bellmer Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bellmer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bellmer Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Brettas Park | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Quarry Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Quarry Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Quarry Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Newhill Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Quarry Place | Under investigation |
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