Crime in Dearne South: statistics, rates and trends
982 crimes were recorded in Dearne South in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dearne South at a glance
- Crime trends in Dearne South
- Types of crime in Dearne South
- Dearne South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dearne South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dearne South
- Demographics of Dearne South
- Questions about crime in Dearne South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (395), anti-social behaviour (155) and criminal damage and arson (94) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dearne South | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 982 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.5 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,761 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dearne South of any year here (982 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 982 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,078 | 91.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,135 | 96.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,281 | 108.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,120 | 95.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,143 | 97.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,172 | 99.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,164 | 99.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 984 | 83.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 63 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 78 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 76 |
| November 2025 | 110 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dearne South recorded notably more other crime (85% above the national rate) and burglary (63% above the national rate), and notably less public order (26% below) and other theft (22% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 39 to 46, while public order fell from 79 to 58 and criminal damage and arson fell from 124 to 94.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 33.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 155 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 6.2 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Burglary | 68 | 5.8 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Other theft | 59 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 58 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dearne South; the highest is Stairfoot (136.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hoyland Milton (80.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dearne South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearne North | 1,773 | 128.5 | +54% |
| Darfield | 1,162 | 104.7 | +25% |
| Wombwell | 1,070 | 85.7 | +3% |
| North East | 1,528 | 104.1 | +25% |
| Hoyland Milton | 921 | 80.3 | -4% |
| Stairfoot | 1,856 | 136.1 | +63% |
| Cudworth | 1,088 | 91.2 | +9% |
| Rockingham | 1,184 | 100.1 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 22% of the crime recorded in Dearne South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Furlong Road” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Furlong Road | 38 |
| On or near Ingsfield Lane | 25 |
| On or near Fairfield | 23 |
| On or near Lincroft | 20 |
| On or near St Andrew'S Square | 20 |
| On or near Beckfield Grove | 19 |
| On or near Far Croft | 19 |
| On or near Goldthorpe Green | 19 |
| On or near Dearne Road | 18 |
| On or near Edna Street | 18 |
Of the 827 crimes in Dearne South with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 155 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 378 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 272 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Dearne South has an estimated population of 11,761 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (18%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dearne South average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dearne South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dearne South a safe place to live?
Dearne South recorded 83.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,724th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Dearne South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (155).
Is crime in Dearne South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dearne South was down 9% on the year before: 982 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,078 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dearne South?
About 11,761 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dearne South?
Dearne South 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.