Crime Rates at Millside, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NX

Millside area has the 20th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth , and the 272nd 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 Millside (S72 8NX) in the last 12 months was 119.3 per 1,000 residents and was 32.7% higher than the Cudworth average (89.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 73.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Millside (S72 8NX), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Street. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.