Crime Rates at Ashwell Close, Shafton, Barnsley, S72 8NZ

Ashwell Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth , and the 225th 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 Ashwell Close (S72 8NZ) in the last 12 months was 43.8 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% lower than the Cudworth average (94.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Ashwell Close (S72 8NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Street. Police recorded 45 crimes here, including 32 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.