Total Crime Rate
7.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northumberland Way area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central , and the 14th 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 Northumberland Way (S71 5DH) in the last 12 months was 7.7 per 1,000 residents and was 97.6% lower than the Central average (321.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northumberland Way (S71 5DH), the main crime hotspot is near Foxroyd Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Foxroyd Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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