Crime in Darton West: statistics, rates and trends
785 crimes were recorded in Darton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Darton West at a glance
- Crime trends in Darton West
- Types of crime in Darton West
- Darton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Darton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darton West
- Demographics of Darton West
- Questions about crime in Darton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (241), shoplifting (159) and anti-social behaviour (137) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,006th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Darton West | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 785 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,422 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Darton West of any year here (785 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 785 | 75.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 592 | 56.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 656 | 62.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 659 | 63.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 551 | 52.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 538 | 51.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 665 | 63.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 626 | 60.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 695 | 66.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 92 |
| June 2026 | 56 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darton West recorded notably more shoplifting (80% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (61% below) and vehicle crime (40% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 159 and anti-social behaviour rose from 101 to 137, while other theft fell from 34 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 23.1 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 15.3 | 8.5 | +536% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 13.1 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Public order | 63 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +12% |
| Other theft | 26 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +14% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Darton West; the highest is Kingstone (276.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Darton East (54.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton East | 630 | 54.0 | -28% |
| Old Town | 1,390 | 118.8 | +58% |
| Dodworth | 744 | 67.2 | -11% |
| St Helens | 1,808 | 154.4 | +105% |
| Kingstone | 2,970 | 276.1 | +267% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +120% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,503 | 120.3 | +60% |
| Royston | 1,120 | 95.2 | +26% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Darton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Treelands” (143).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Treelands | 143 |
| On or near Oakwood Square | 59 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Ballfield Lane | 21 |
| On or near Barugh Green Road | 20 |
| On or near Churchfield Lane | 20 |
| On or near Millers Green | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Wells Street | 18 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 16 |
Of the 648 crimes in Darton West with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 303 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 188 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 8.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 5.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Darton West has an estimated population of 10,422 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darton West average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Darton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Darton West a safe place to live?
Darton West recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,006th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Darton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (159).
Is crime in Darton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darton West was up 33% on the year before: 785 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 592 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darton West?
About 10,422 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darton West?
Darton West 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.