Crime Rate in Dearne North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dearne North

The total recorded crimes in Dearne North, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 176 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dearne North crime rate of 10.47 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
Dearne North Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6411 with total crimes: 8
  • Main Street with total crimes: 7
  • Stotfold Drive with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Dearne North has recorded 176 crimes with crime rate of 10.47 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dearne North)CrimesRank (Dearne North)CrimesRank (Dearne North)
Kingstone287 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot241 22,652 22,645 2
Central171 42,555 32,490 3
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
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Dearne North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (118 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (79 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 306 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202518
March 202519
February 202523
January 202526
December 202421
November 202426
October 202423
September 202418
August 202424
July 202425
June 202436
May 202421

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20258
December 20243
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 741 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202547
March 202550
February 202533
January 202547
December 202453
November 202447
October 202453
September 202448
August 202451
July 202456
June 2024118
May 202479

A total of 196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 202516
January 202515
December 202417
November 202422
October 202411
September 202415
August 20245
July 202410
June 202440
May 20247

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 202411
November 20242
October 20249
September 20245
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
January 20255
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202527
February 20255
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 202413
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 204 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 20257
February 202516
January 202515
December 202418
November 202411
October 202413
September 202412
August 202418
July 202417
June 202430
May 202414

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 202411
July 202414
June 202430
May 202413

A total of 88 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20259
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Dearne North in May 2025

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

1. B6411 (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
2. Main Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stotfold Drive (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Robbery1
4. Monsal Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Market Square (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Windsor Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Halfway Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
10. Melton Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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