Crime Rate in Dearne North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dearne North

The total recorded crimes in Dearne North, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dearne North crime rate of 8.80 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 Dearne North, encompassing approximately 16,811 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (40.74% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
Dearne North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 6
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 6
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dearne North?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Dearne North reported a higher crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1,932 crimes compared to 1,539. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dearne North witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Dearne North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Barnsley average, with 2,185 crimes compared to 1,456. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dearne North witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Dearne North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dearne North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dearne North has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 8.80 ranking 5th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Dearne North crimes were 1,932. The crime rate of Dearne North in 2024 was 114.92 (year) or 9.58 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dearne North were around 2,185 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.97 (year) or 10.83 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dearne North)CrimesRank (Dearne North)CrimesRank (Dearne North)
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
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
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Dearne North 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 76 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (53 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 618 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202554
May 202559
April 202547
March 202550
February 202533
January 202547
December 202453
November 202447
October 202453
September 202448
August 202451

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 202512
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 133 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202517
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 202411

A total of 159 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202417
November 202422
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 254 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202526
May 202526
April 202518
March 202519
February 202523
January 202526
December 202421
November 202426
October 202423
September 202418
August 202424

A total of 78 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202519
May 202517
April 202516
March 20257
February 202516
January 202515
December 202418
November 202411
October 202413
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20259
April 20254
March 202527
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 202413
September 20248
August 20246

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Dearne North in July 2025

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

1. Queen Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Cromwell Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
5. Kingsway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Leadley Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
7. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
9. Lansdowne Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Burntwood Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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