Crime in Dearne North: statistics, rates and trends
1,754 crimes were recorded in Dearne North in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Dearne North at a glance
- Crime trends in Dearne North
- Types of crime in Dearne North
- Dearne North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dearne North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dearne North
- Population and deprivation in Dearne North
- Questions about crime in Dearne North
- About this data
1,754 crimes were recorded in Dearne North in the 12 months to July 2026, 127.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 648 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dearne North has the 727th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dearne North | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,754 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 127.1 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,803 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dearne North was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,356 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,754). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,754 | 127.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,764 | 127.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,831 | 132.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,346 | 170.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,356 | 170.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,209 | 160.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,995 | 144.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,951 | 141.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,990 | 144.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 152 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 191 |
| March 2026 | 166 |
| February 2026 | 137 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 102 |
| November 2025 | 127 |
| October 2025 | 162 |
| September 2025 | 119 |
| August 2025 | 135 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dearne North 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+139%) and anti-social behaviour (+37%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-46%) and public order (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 648 | 46.9 | 1.37 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 239 | 17.3 | 1.13 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 15.0 | 2.21 | -19% |
| Burglary | 150 | 10.9 | 3.07 | -6% |
| Other theft | 107 | 7.8 | 1.21 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 7.6 | 0.92 | +139% |
| Public order | 84 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.5 | 1.12 | -27% |
| Other crime | 50 | 3.6 | 1.72 | -36% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.8 | 0.86 | -11% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.8 | 1.34 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.9 | 0.97 | -46% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dearne North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dearne North recorded 648 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 36.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dearne North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dearne North recorded 239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dearne North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dearne North recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dearne North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dearne North recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dearne North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dearne North recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dearne North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dearne North recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 139% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dearne North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dearne North recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dearne North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dearne North recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dearne North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dearne North recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dearne North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dearne North recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dearne North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dearne North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dearne North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dearne North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dearne North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dearne North recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dearne North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dearne North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dearne North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dearne North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dearne North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearne South | 996 | 84.7 | -33% |
| Darfield | 1,122 | 101.1 | -20% |
| North East | 1,524 | 103.8 | -18% |
| Wombwell | 1,071 | 85.8 | -32% |
| Cudworth | 1,082 | 90.7 | -29% |
| Stairfoot | 1,841 | 135.0 | +6% |
| Hoyland Milton | 895 | 78.1 | -39% |
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | -2% |
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 Dearne North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6411 | 88 |
| On or near Market Street | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Albert Road | 38 |
| On or near High Street | 36 |
| On or near Cromwell Street | 35 |
| On or near Charles Street | 33 |
| On or near Low Grange Road | 32 |
| On or near Marlborough Close | 32 |
| On or near Ashlea | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dearne North 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 | 640 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 505 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 239 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Dearne North has an estimated population of 13,803. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dearne North sits in decile 1.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dearne North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 77.4% |
Is Dearne North a safe place to live?
Dearne North recorded 127.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Dearne North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 648 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (239).
Is crime in Dearne North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dearne North was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,754 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,764 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dearne North?
Dearne North 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 Dearne North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.