Crime in Darton East: statistics, rates and trends
630 crimes were recorded in Darton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 54.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Darton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Darton East
- Types of crime in Darton East
- Darton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Darton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darton East
- Demographics of Darton East
- Questions about crime in Darton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (251), anti-social behaviour (122) and other theft (44) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Darton East | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 630 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.0 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,664 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Darton East of any year here (630 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 630 | 54.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 665 | 57.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 745 | 63.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 793 | 68.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 665 | 57.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 632 | 54.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 669 | 57.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 729 | 62.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 840 | 72.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 61 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (45% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 21 to 44, while criminal damage and arson fell from 78 to 43 and vehicle crime fell from 45 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 251 | 21.5 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 122 | 10.5 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +110% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -45% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.2 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Darton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton West | 785 | 75.3 | +39% |
| St Helens | 1,808 | 154.4 | +186% |
| Old Town | 1,390 | 118.8 | +120% |
| Royston | 1,120 | 95.2 | +76% |
| Dodworth | 744 | 67.2 | +24% |
| Kingstone | 2,970 | 276.1 | +411% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +207% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,503 | 120.3 | +123% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Darton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Alder Close | 23 |
| On or near Dearne Street | 15 |
| On or near Keswick Road | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Darton Hall Drive | 13 |
| On or near Park Close | 13 |
| On or near Pye Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Swallow Hill Road | 12 |
| On or near Towngate | 12 |
Of the 508 crimes in Darton East with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 122 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 241 | 47.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 141 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Darton East has an estimated population of 11,664 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darton East average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Darton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Darton East a safe place to live?
Darton East recorded 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,863rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Darton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 251 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (122).
Is crime in Darton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darton East was down 5% on the year before: 630 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 665 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darton East?
About 11,664 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darton East?
Darton East 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.