Crime Rate in Dearne South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dearne South

The total recorded crimes in Dearne South, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dearne South crime rate of 10.40 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 South, encompassing approximately 11,346 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
Dearne South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairfield with total crimes: 10
  • Sankey Square with total crimes: 8
  • Commonwealth View with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dearne South?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Dearne South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1185 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dearne South recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Dearne South had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,264 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dearne South recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dearne South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dearne South has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 10.40 ranking 9th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Dearne South crimes were 1,185. The crime rate of Dearne South in 2024 was 104.44 (year) or 8.70 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dearne South were around 1,264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.40 (year) or 9.28 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dearne South)CrimesRank (Dearne South)CrimesRank (Dearne South)
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
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
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Dearne South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 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 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 20258
March 20253
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 502 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202529
March 202535
February 202527
January 202527
December 202442
November 202425
October 202442
September 202431
August 202440
July 202455
June 202472
May 202437

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202516
March 20259
February 202513
January 20259
December 202414
November 202412
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 202416
May 202417

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 20255
February 202513
January 202511
December 202414
November 202412
October 20248
September 202410
August 202418
July 202414
June 202420
May 202412

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
August 20244
June 20242

A total of 123 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20257
December 20241
November 20247
October 202410
September 20249
August 202412
July 20248
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 79 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Dearne South in May 2025

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

1. Fairfield (Map)
Total10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Sankey Square (Map)
Total8
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Commonwealth View (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Campion Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lincroft (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Mill View (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Far Croft (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stump Cross Gardens (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Poplar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. B6098 (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

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