Total Crime Rate
35.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Clements Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central , and the 145th 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 St Clements Close (S71 5DD) in the last 12 months was 35.0 per 1,000 residents and was 89.1% lower than the Central average (321.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Clements Close (S71 5DD), the main crime hotspot is near Squires Gardens. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Squires Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Squires Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxroyd Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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