Crime Rates at Helston Crescent, Monk Bretton, Barnsley, S71 2BS

Helston Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central , and the 23rd 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 Helston Crescent (S71 2BS) in the last 12 months was 12.5 per 1,000 residents and was 95.8% lower than the Central average (297.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Helston Crescent (S71 2BS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Thoresby Avenue, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bronte Close (13 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.