Crime in Darton East: statistics, rates and trends
639 crimes were recorded in Darton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Darton East
- Questions about crime in Darton East
- About this data
639 crimes were recorded in Darton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 245 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Darton East has the 2,824th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darton East | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 639 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.8 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,664 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darton East was highest in the year to July 2018 (846 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (630). Over the whole period it fell 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 639 | 54.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 683 | 58.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 716 | 61.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 804 | 68.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 664 | 56.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 630 | 54.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 670 | 57.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 747 | 64.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 846 | 72.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 64 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darton East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+68%). The largest falls were in burglary (-35%) and shoplifting (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 21.0 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 9.9 | 0.64 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -15% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +68% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.5 | 0.53 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -24% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.7 | 0.78 | -35% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.5 | 0.18 | -29% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.62 | +17% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Darton East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darton East recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 38.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Darton East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darton East recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darton East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darton East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darton East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darton East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darton East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darton East recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darton East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darton East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darton East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darton East recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darton East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darton East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darton East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darton East recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darton East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darton East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darton East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darton East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darton East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darton East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Darton East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Darton East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Darton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton West | 770 | 73.9 | +35% |
| St Helens | 1,814 | 154.9 | +183% |
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | +121% |
| Royston | 1,118 | 95.0 | +73% |
| Dodworth | 746 | 67.3 | +23% |
| Kingstone | 2,920 | 271.5 | +396% |
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | +194% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | +126% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Darton East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Alder Close | 22 |
| On or near Withens Court | 17 |
| On or near Keswick Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Park Close | 14 |
| On or near Swallow Hill Road | 14 |
| On or near Darton Hall Drive | 13 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 12 |
| On or near Towngate | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darton East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 24.4% |
| Not recorded | 115 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Darton East has an estimated population of 11,664. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darton East sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darton East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Darton East a safe place to live?
Darton East recorded 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Darton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Darton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darton East was down 6% on the year before: 639 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 683 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darton East?
Darton East is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Darton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.