Crime Rate in Darton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darton East

The total recorded crimes in Darton East, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darton East crime rate of 5.76 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Darton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Park Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Darton East has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 5.76 ranking 19th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darton East)CrimesRank (Darton East)CrimesRank (Darton East)
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
Darfield102 121,436 111,333 10
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 West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Darton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202515
March 202512
February 20259
January 20252
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20245
August 202414
July 20249
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20249
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202520
March 202517
February 202524
January 202517
December 202417
November 202418
October 202419
September 202421
August 202427
July 202423
June 202442
May 202422

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
May 20241

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Park Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
4. Stamford Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Sunningdale Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hill End Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Swallow Hill Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Royd Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime2
9. Long Croft (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Withens Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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