Crime Rates at Hatfield Gardens, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4SR

Hatfield Gardens area has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Royston , and the 8th 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 Hatfield Gardens (S71 4SR) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 91.5% lower than the Royston average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

In the area around Hatfield Gardens (S71 4SR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Manor Grove, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oakwood Crescent (17 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.