Darfield Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Darfield's overall crime rate in November 2023 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 4.0% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This position reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime rates in this built-up area within Barnsley, which may be influenced by its relatively compact urban character and community-focused policing initiatives. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, contributing 29.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.5%) and criminal damage and arson (14.8%). These figures align with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by darker evenings and events such as Bonfire Night, which may heighten tensions in public spaces. The lower-than-average rate of violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 suggests a possible correlation with local efforts to address community safety. The area's crime profile shows a significant overrepresentation in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which could be linked to the built-up environment's density and the potential for disputes in shared spaces. These patterns contrast with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate, highlighting the distinct character of Darfield's crime profile.

November 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and other theft increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3). These sharp rises may be partially explained by the timing of Black Friday shopping, which typically sees a spike in retail-related crimes. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50% compared to the previous month, a decline that could reflect the impact of seasonal transitions on opportunistic crimes. The rate of violence and sexual offences also dropped by 48.4%, from 31 to 16 incidents, though this decrease may be influenced by the month's darker evenings reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained a notable concern, with its rate (1.3 per 1,000) 24% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing public order in this area. The overrepresentation of criminal damage and arson (1.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 underscores a local trend that may warrant further exploration, though no direct causal link can be established from this data alone. These shifts in crime patterns provide residents with a clearer picture of where to focus their attention, particularly in relation to vehicle security and community engagement efforts.

Darfield's crime rate in November 2023 (7.2 per 1,000) represented a 23.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.5 per 1,000, illustrating a marked downward trend in overall criminal activity. This decline, when contextualised with the area's population of 7,470 residents, translates to an average of 2 crimes per day over the course of the month—a figure that, while seemingly modest, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in this built-up area. On a monthly basis, the statistics reveal that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a ratio that, when compared to the UK average, suggests a relatively safer environment for Darfield's population. However, this comparative advantage is not uniformly distributed across all crime categories. For instance, the rate of anti-social behaviour in Darfield (1.3 per 1,000) remains 24% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the challenges of managing public order in densely populated urban settings. Meanwhile, the area's rate of vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) matches the UK average, indicating that this particular category is not a distinguishing factor in Darfield's crime profile. These comparative insights offer a nuanced understanding of the local crime profile, allowing for targeted interventions where disparities are most pronounced.