Crime Rates at Rectory Close, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8EY

Rectory Close area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield , and the 395th 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 Rectory Close (S73 8EY) in the last 12 months was 71.4 per 1,000 residents and was 35.2% lower than the Darfield average (110.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 28.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Rectory Close (S73 8EY), the main crime hotspot is near Wright Crescent. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.