Crime Rates at Foley Avenue, Wombwell, Barnsley, S73 8TG

Foley Avenue area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Darfield , and the 100th 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 Foley Avenue (S73 8TG) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Foley Avenue (S73 8TG), 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.