Total Crime Rate
51.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hallcroft Gardens area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 78 local areas in Hoyland Milton , and the 277th 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 Hallcroft Gardens (S74 9JW) in the last 12 months was 51.5 per 1,000 residents and was 41.8% lower than the Hoyland Milton average (88.5 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hallcroft Gardens (S74 9JW), 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.
View Crime In Hoyland Milton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hallcroft Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Netherfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Netherfield | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hallcroft Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hallcroft Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hallcroft Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cherry Tree Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hillside Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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