Crime Rate in Darton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darton East

The total recorded crimes in Darton East, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darton East crime rate of 4.83 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 Darton East, encompassing approximately 11,804 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
Darton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Withens Court with total crimes: 7
  • Keswick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Long Croft with total crimes: 3

How safe is Darton East?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Darton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 783 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Darton East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Darton East had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 754 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Darton East recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darton East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Darton East has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 4.83 ranking 21th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Darton East crimes were 783. The crime rate of Darton East in 2024 was 66.33 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darton East were around 754 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.87 (year) or 5.32 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darton East)CrimesRank (Darton East)CrimesRank (Darton East)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
Central180 42,555 32,490 3
St Helens186 31,877 61,326 11
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Rockingham100 141,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Penistone East114 101,240 131,045 16
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Dodworth70 18933 17758 18
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Darton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202514
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202519
May 202524
April 202520
March 202517
February 202524
January 202517
December 202417
November 202418
October 202419
September 202421
August 202427

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20253
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Darton East in July 2025

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

1. Withens Court (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Keswick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Long Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wentworth Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
6. Melford Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kingsway (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Cherry Hills (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Darton Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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