Total Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hillside area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 167 local areas in Central , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hillside (S71 5HE) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 89.5% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hillside (S71 5HE), 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 |
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