Crime Rate in Darfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darfield

The total recorded crimes in Darfield, Barnsley, UK in March 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darfield crime rate of 9.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Darfield, encompassing approximately 12,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (108.33% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
Darfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Watering Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Woodfield Close with total crimes: 7
  • Kingfisher Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Darfield?

To understand the safety of Darfield, we need to analyze Darfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Darfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1436 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Darfield had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,333 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Darfield witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Darfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Darfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Darfield has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 9.18 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Darfield crimes were 1,436. The crime rate of Darfield in 2024 was 115.66 (year) or 9.64 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darfield were around 1,333 crimes with yearly crime rate of 107.37 (year) or 8.95 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)CrimesRank (Barnsley)
Kingstone260 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot227 22,652 22,645 2
Central165 32,555 32,490 3
Dearne North144 41,932 52,185 4
Old Town122 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton127 51,523 91,608 5
St Helens118 81,877 61,326 11
North East119 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham92 131,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough94 111,457 101,353 9
Wombwell98 101,209 141,239 14
Dearne South79 161,185 151,264 12
Royston94 121,380 121,259 13
Penistone East82 151,240 131,045 16
Cudworth83 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton48 21887 18906 17
Dodworth65 18933 17758 18
Penistone West68 17613 21626 21
Darton East56 20783 19754 19
Darton West62 19657 20682 20

Darfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (58 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202410
April 20247

A total of 299 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202512
January 202517
December 202418
November 202423
October 202432
September 202429
August 202423
July 202412
June 202458
May 202428
April 202422

A total of 172 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202517
December 202419
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414
July 202416
June 202420
May 202419
April 202411

A total of 66 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 437 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202528
January 202545
December 202441
November 202428
October 202425
September 202440
August 202442
July 202442
June 202442
May 202431
April 202435

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 202416
April 20246

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 98 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Darfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Darfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Watering Lane (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Woodfield Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Kingfisher Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Highfield Road (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bramham Croft (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
6. Owram Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Bole Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Clarney Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Nanny Marr Crescent (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. Thomas Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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