Crime in Darton: statistics, rates and trends
989 crimes were recorded in Darton in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (401), anti-social behaviour (198) and public order (84) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 972nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Darton | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 989 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,695 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Darton peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,187 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (876). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 989 | 59.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 962 | 57.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,073 | 64.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,096 | 65.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 962 | 57.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 876 | 52.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,019 | 61.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,031 | 61.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,187 | 71.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (86% below) and vehicle crime (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 58 and anti-social behaviour rose from 162 to 198, while vehicle crime fell from 59 to 40 and criminal damage and arson fell from 102 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 401 | 24.0 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 11.9 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Public order | 84 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Other theft | 58 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +53% |
| Burglary | 46 | 2.8 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.4 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 1.2 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Drugs | 15 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Darton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | +21% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +159% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | +57% |
| Dodworth | 420 | 70.2 | +18% |
| Clayton West and Scissett | 329 | 64.9 | +10% |
| Crigglestone and Durkar | 320 | 61.1 | +3% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +102% |
| Cudworth and Shafton | 1,258 | 99.9 | +69% |
Darton East is the one area listed within Darton, with 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton East | Neighbourhood | 11,664 | 630 | 54.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Darton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oakwood Square” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakwood Square | 59 |
| On or near Supermarket | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Alder Close | 23 |
| On or near Ballfield Lane | 21 |
| On or near Churchfield Lane | 20 |
| On or near Millers Green | 19 |
| On or near Wells Street | 18 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 16 |
| On or near Dearne Street | 15 |
Of the 791 crimes in Darton with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 49.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 206 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Darton has an estimated population of 16,695 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Darton average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Darton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Darton a safe place to live?
Darton recorded 59.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 972nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Darton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 401 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Darton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Darton was up 3% on the year before: 989 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 962 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Darton?
About 16,695 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Darton?
Darton 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.