Crime Rates at Foundry Street, Elsecar, Barnsley, S74 8EQ

Foundry Street area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton , and the 198th lowest crime rate of 841 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 Foundry Street (S74 8EQ) in the last 12 months was 41.4 per 1,000 residents and was 53.3% lower than the Hoyland Milton average (88.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Foundry Street (S74 8EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hallcroft Gardens. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.