Crime Rate in Darton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darton West

The total recorded crimes in Darton West, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darton West crime rate of 8.01 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 West, encompassing approximately 7,494 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Darton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Laburnum View with total crimes: 4
  • Vaughan Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Darton West?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Darton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 657 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Darton West recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Darton West had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 682 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Darton West recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Darton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Darton West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 8.01 ranking 20th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Darton West crimes were 657. The crime rate of Darton West in 2024 was 87.66 (year) or 7.31 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Darton West were around 682 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.00 (year) or 7.58 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darton West)CrimesRank (Darton West)CrimesRank (Darton West)
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 East68 19783 19754 19
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Darton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 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 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 275 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202520
February 202516
January 202513
December 20248
November 202422
October 202421
September 202428
August 202420
July 202424
June 202438
May 202431

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202510
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Darton West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Laburnum View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Vaughan Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
4. Oakwood Square (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barugh Green Road (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ballfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Treelands (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
10. Owl Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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