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Crime in Penistone

Penistone had 177 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 57.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 46% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

S36, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Penistone

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57.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
38 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common57 in 3 months

Month by month

64 Mar 59 Apr 44 May 48 Jun 76 Jul 53 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Penistone. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5732%
anti-social behaviour4727%
public order169%
criminal damage137%
shoplifting137%
theft106%
vehicle crime106%
burglary53%

Penistone against Barnsley

TypePenistone per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence18.438.9▼ 5%
Burglary1.62.9▼ 69%
Vehicle crime3.24.8–
Anti-social behaviour15.219.7▲ 62%
Theft and robbery3.25.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Millhouse Green86▲ 125%
Thurlstone70.2▼ 43%
Penistone57.2▲ 6%
Cubley40.3▼ 26%
Oxspring36.3▲ 40%
Hoylandswaine10.9–
See every Barnsley area ranked on the crime in Barnsley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Penistone a safe area?

Penistone had about 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 38 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Penistone?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (57), followed by anti-social behaviour (47) and public order (16).