Crime in Darfield: statistics, rates and trends
722 crimes were recorded in Darfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Darfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Darfield
- Types of crime in Darfield
- Darfield compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Darfield
- Streets with the most crime in Darfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Darfield
- Population and deprivation in Darfield
- Questions about crime in Darfield
- About this data
722 crimes were recorded in Darfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 95.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 270 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Darfield has the 403rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darfield | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 722 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.6 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,549 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darfield was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,079 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (722). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 722 | 95.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 855 | 113.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 887 | 117.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,079 | 142.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 946 | 125.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 959 | 127.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 865 | 114.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 902 | 119.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 896 | 118.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 52 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 60 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 78 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darfield 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 criminal damage and arson, burglary, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+112%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and anti-social behaviour (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 270 | 35.8 | 1.04 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 14.6 | 0.95 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 99 | 13.1 | 1.93 | -9% |
| Burglary | 51 | 6.8 | 1.91 | +112% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 6.4 | 1.29 | +7% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.8 | 0.72 | -33% |
| Other theft | 31 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -31% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.8 | 1.82 | +4% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.0 | 0.93 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.6 | 0.19 | -56% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 0.95 | -46% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 0.49 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Darfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darfield recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 37.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Darfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darfield recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darfield recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 13.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darfield recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darfield recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darfield recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darfield recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darfield recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darfield recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darfield recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darfield recorded 7 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 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Darfield
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Darfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Darfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darfield.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | -4% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | +13% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -16% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,085 | 107.5 | +12% |
| Grimethorpe | 722 | 116.0 | +21% |
| Goldthorpe | 1,036 | 134.7 | +41% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,247 | 99.0 | +4% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +25% |
1 areas within Darfield, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Darfield had the highest rate (101.1 per 1,000) and Darfield the lowest (101.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield | Neighbourhood | 11,100 | 1,122 | 101.1 |
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 Darfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Garden Street | 31 |
| On or near Nanny Marr Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Snape Hill Road | 23 |
| On or near Nanny Marr Close | 22 |
| On or near A6195 | 21 |
| On or near Clarney Place | 21 |
| On or near Belvedere Drive | 19 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darfield 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 | 267 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 28.8% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 7.1% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Darfield has an estimated population of 7,549. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darfield sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% |
Is Darfield a safe place to live?
Darfield recorded 95.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Darfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (110).
Is crime in Darfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darfield was down 16% on the year before: 722 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 855 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darfield?
Darfield 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 Darfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.