Crime Rates at Towngate, Silkstone, Barnsley, S75 4SW

Towngate area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 126 local areas in Penistone East , and the 15th 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 Towngate (S75 4SW) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 81.7% lower than the Penistone East average (57.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Towngate (S75 4SW), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Park. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.