Crime in Darfield, Barnsley: statistics, rates and trends
1,162 crimes were recorded in Darfield, Barnsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Darfield, Barnsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Darfield, Barnsley
- Types of crime in Darfield, Barnsley
- Darfield, Barnsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Darfield, Barnsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darfield, Barnsley
- Demographics of Darfield, Barnsley
- Questions about crime in Darfield, Barnsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (416), anti-social behaviour (216) and criminal damage and arson (140) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,126th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Darfield, Barnsley | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,162 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.7 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,100 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Darfield, Barnsley of any year here (1,162 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,162 | 104.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,265 | 114.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,311 | 118.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,457 | 131.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,311 | 118.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,411 | 127.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,251 | 112.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,325 | 119.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,305 | 117.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 88 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 88 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darfield, Barnsley recorded notably more burglary (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (87% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (78% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (30% below) and public order (23% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 48 to 83 and drugs rose from 21 to 30, while public order fell from 84 to 57 and other crime fell from 50 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 416 | 37.5 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 19.5 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 12.6 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 98 | 8.8 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Burglary | 83 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +73% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Other theft | 50 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.6 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.7 | 3.3 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Darfield, Barnsley; the highest is Stairfoot (136.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hoyland Milton (80.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darfield, Barnsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | 1,070 | 85.7 | -18% |
| Stairfoot | 1,856 | 136.1 | +30% |
| Dearne South | 982 | 83.5 | -20% |
| Hoyland Milton | 921 | 80.3 | -23% |
| Dearne North | 1,773 | 128.5 | +23% |
| North East | 1,528 | 104.1 | -1% |
| Cudworth | 1,088 | 91.2 | -13% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +14% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Darfield, Barnsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A6195” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A6195 | 41 |
| On or near Garden Street | 32 |
| On or near Kingfisher Drive | 31 |
| On or near Snape Hill Road | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 27 |
| On or near Teal Close | 27 |
| On or near Bramham Croft | 26 |
| On or near George Street | 25 |
| On or near Nanny Marr Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
Of the 946 crimes in Darfield, Barnsley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 216 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 407 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 331 | 35.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Darfield, Barnsley has an estimated population of 11,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darfield, Barnsley average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Darfield, Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Darfield, Barnsley a safe place to live?
Darfield, Barnsley recorded 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,126th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Darfield, Barnsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 416 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Darfield, Barnsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darfield, Barnsley was down 8% on the year before: 1,162 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,265 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darfield, Barnsley?
About 11,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darfield, Barnsley?
Darfield, Barnsley is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.