Crime Rate in Darfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darfield

The total recorded crimes in Darfield, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darfield crime rate of 8.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
Darfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nanny Marr Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Watering Lane with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Barnsley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Darfield has recorded 102 crimes with crime rate of 8.22 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darfield)CrimesRank (Darfield)CrimesRank (Darfield)
Kingstone287 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot241 22,652 22,645 2
Central171 42,555 32,490 3
Dearne North176 31,932 52,185 4
Old Town147 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton125 81,523 91,608 5
St Helens170 51,877 61,326 11
North East142 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham96 151,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough93 161,457 101,353 9
Dearne South118 91,185 151,264 12
Penistone East105 101,240 131,045 16
Royston104 111,380 121,259 13
Wombwell98 131,209 141,239 14
Cudworth96 141,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton76 17887 18906 17
Dodworth71 18933 17758 18
Darton East68 19783 19754 19
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Darfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202515
February 202510
January 202517
December 202419
November 202412
October 20249
September 202410
August 202414
July 202416
June 202420
May 202419

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 202515
February 202510
January 20257
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20246
August 202411
July 202410
June 202420
May 202410

A total of 316 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202522
March 202525
February 202512
January 202517
December 202418
November 202423
October 202432
September 202429
August 202423
July 202412
June 202458
May 202428

A total of 460 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202534
March 202538
February 202528
January 202545
December 202441
November 202428
October 202425
September 202440
August 202442
July 202442
June 202442
May 202431

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20252
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 110 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20255
February 202515
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 202416

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 63 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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

High Crime Locations Darfield in May 2025

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

1. Nanny Marr Crescent (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Watering Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson5
4. Bole Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Garden Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Teal Close (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5
7. Bramham Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Belvedere Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Woodfield Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Milano Rise (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

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