Crime in Darfield: statistics, rates and trends
747 crimes were recorded in Darfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Darfield
- Questions about crime in Darfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (278), anti-social behaviour (107) and criminal damage and arson (100) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 363rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Darfield | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 747 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.0 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 7,549 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Darfield of any year here (747 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 747 | 99.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 827 | 109.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 909 | 120.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,055 | 139.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 918 | 121.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 986 | 130.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 876 | 116.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 918 | 121.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 857 | 113.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Darfield recorded notably more burglary (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (88% above the national rate), and notably less public order (26% below) and other theft (24% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 26 to 56 and vehicle crime rose from 42 to 55, while anti-social behaviour fell from 181 to 107 and public order fell from 48 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 278 | 36.8 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 14.2 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 100 | 13.2 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 56 | 7.4 | 3.6 | +115% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +31% |
| Other theft | 37 | 4.9 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other crime | 30 | 4.0 | 2.1 | +7% |
| Drugs | 23 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Darfield; the highest is Goldthorpe (132.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton upon Dearne (80.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | -7% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,974 | 111.3 | +12% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -18% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,105 | 109.5 | +11% |
| Grimethorpe | 717 | 115.2 | +16% |
| Goldthorpe | 1,021 | 132.8 | +34% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | +1% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +21% |
Darfield is the one area listed within Darfield, with 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darfield | Neighbourhood | 11,100 | 1,162 | 104.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Darfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Garden Street” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Garden Street | 32 |
| On or near A6195 | 28 |
| On or near Snape Hill Road | 28 |
| On or near Nanny Marr Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 21 |
| On or near Nanny Marr Close | 20 |
| On or near Clarney Place | 19 |
| On or near Belvedere Drive | 18 |
| On or near Woodfield Close | 18 |
| On or near Bellbrooke Avenue | 17 |
Of the 640 crimes in Darfield with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 280 | 43.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 221 | 34.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Darfield has an estimated population of 7,549 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darfield average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Darfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Darfield a safe place to live?
Darfield recorded 99.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 363rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Darfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 278 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Darfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darfield was down 10% on the year before: 747 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 827 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darfield?
About 7,549 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darfield?
Darfield 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.