Penistone Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,877, Penistone’s 38 reported crimes in October 2025 equate to 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents — 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This rate places the area significantly safer than the national benchmark, though the crime profile reflects local patterns. Violent crimes dominated with 19 incidents (50% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and shoplifting (5.3%). The seasonal context of October, with shorter days and Halloween activities, may partly explain the focus on violent and disorderly incidents. While property crimes were low (6 total), violent offences remained the most frequent category, consistent with Penistone’s character as a small built-up area within Barnsley, where community dynamics and local events could influence crime trends. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is 21% higher than Penistone’s 2.1, suggesting the area’s lower violent crime rate is a notable strength. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour — now at 0.9 per 1,000, 29% below the UK average — hints at underlying challenges in managing public order. Seasonal factors, such as the return to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, likely contributed to the types of incidents recorded.

October 2025 saw a 166.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 8 incidents — a stark shift in the crime mix. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft and possession of weapons, suggests a spike in minor disorderly conduct and low-level offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), and criminal damage and arson dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), indicating potential seasonal moderation in property-related crimes. Violent crimes, though still the largest category, remained 21% below the UK average for their type. The area’s violent crime rate (2.1 per 1,000) is lower than the national 2.7, reflecting a safer environment for residents compared to the broader UK context. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour could signal pressures on local policing or community engagement efforts. A resident might find the 8 incidents of anti-social behaviour — often linked to alcohol-fuelled disputes or public disturbances — particularly relevant, as these incidents are concentrated in areas with higher foot traffic or nightlife activity. The data also shows Penistone’s shoplifting rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 68% below the UK average, due to fewer retail outlets or effective local deterrents.

Penistone’s crime rate in October 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) marked a 30.9% increase from the previous month’s 3.3 per 1,000.2% below the UK average. Over 31 days, this translates to roughly 1 crime per day — a frequency that, while low, may raise concerns for residents accustomed to even lower rates. On a monthly scale, the 38 crimes equate to 1 reported incident for every 234 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. Given Penistone’s population of 8,877, the 1-in-234 ratio highlights the rarity of crime compared to larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically higher. The 30.9% month-on-month rise, however, suggests a temporary uptick in incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors like the transition to darker evenings or the timing of Halloween. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the increase in anti-social behaviour and other theft could signal emerging challenges. For residents, the comparison to the UK average reinforces the area’s general safety, but the month-on-month change serves as a reminder that crime patterns can shift due to local circumstances, even in historically low-crime communities.