Total Crime Rate
51.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Gilroyd Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dodworth , and the 264th 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 Gilroyd Lane (S75 3EF) in the last 12 months was 51.3 per 1,000 residents and was 24.7% lower than the Dodworth average (68.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gilroyd Lane (S75 3EF), the main crime hotspot is near Gilroyd Lane. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Dodworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Rockingham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Gilroyd Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Rockingham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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