Crime Rates at Wainwright Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8LS

Wainwright Avenue area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield , and the 285th 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 Wainwright Avenue (S73 8LS) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 50.3% lower than the Darfield average (110.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 33.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Wainwright Avenue (S73 8LS), the main crime hotspot is near West Street. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.