Crime in Darton: statistics, rates and trends
1,013 crimes were recorded in Darton in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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1,013 crimes were recorded in Darton in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 405 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Darton has the 954th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Darton | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,013 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.7 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 16,695 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Darton was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,198 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (901). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,013 | 60.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 978 | 58.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,044 | 62.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,113 | 66.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 944 | 56.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 901 | 54.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,017 | 60.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,036 | 62.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,198 | 71.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 87 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Darton 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 405 | 24.3 | 0.71 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 11.6 | 0.76 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -5% |
| Public order | 82 | 4.9 | 0.74 | +5% |
| Other theft | 56 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +33% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Other crime | 42 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -32% |
| Drugs | 15 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.56 | -18% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -54% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Darton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Darton recorded 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Darton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Darton recorded 194 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Darton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Darton recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Darton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Darton recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Darton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Darton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Darton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Darton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Darton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Darton recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Darton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Darton recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Darton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Darton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Darton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Darton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Darton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Darton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Darton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Darton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Darton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Darton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Darton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Darton 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Darton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Darton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 460 | 67.6 | +11% |
| Barnsley | 11,248 | 153.0 | +152% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 953 | 92.0 | +52% |
| Dodworth | 428 | 71.5 | +18% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 330 | 65.1 | +7% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 324 | 61.9 | +2% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +97% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,247 | 99.0 | +63% |
1 areas within Darton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Darton East had the highest rate (54.8 per 1,000) and Darton East the lowest (54.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton East | Neighbourhood | 11,664 | 639 | 54.8 |
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 Darton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakwood Square | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Churchfield Lane | 25 |
| On or near Ballfield Lane | 24 |
| On or near Alder Close | 22 |
| On or near Wells Street | 20 |
| On or near Millers Green | 20 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 18 |
| On or near Withens Court | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Darton 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 | 394 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 220 | 21.7% |
| Not recorded | 194 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
Darton has an estimated population of 16,695. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Darton sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Darton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Darton a safe place to live?
Darton recorded 60.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Darton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 405 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (194).
Is crime in Darton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darton was up 4% on the year before: 1,013 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 978 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Darton?
Darton 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 Darton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.