Total Crime Rate
112.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Lilacs area has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Monk Bretton , and the 289th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Lilacs (S71 4AX) in the last 12 months was 112.3 per 1,000 residents and was 11.2% lower than the Monk Bretton average (126.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 46.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Lilacs (S71 4AX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Lund Hill Lane, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Cross Lane (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Monk Bretton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadow Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poplar Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Alfred Street | Under investigation |
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