Darfield Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 7,470 residents, Darfield recorded 51 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, positioning the area as one of the safer regions in the country. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.5%. These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal crime, which may be influenced by local demographics or seasonal factors. The month's crime profile aligns with typical August patterns in built-up areas, where summer holidays and increased tourism could contribute to both opportunities for crime and community engagement efforts. Shoplifting and burglary saw significant spikes—though shoplifting remained 21% below the UK average, while burglary was 48% above. This divergence underscores the combination of local conditions and national trends. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month may have influenced crime patterns, with empty homes increasing burglary risks and retail activity spiking shoplifting incidents. However, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that Darfield's crime profile reflects a combination of effective local policing, community initiatives, and the area's built-up characteristics, which may limit certain types of crime compared to more rural or isolated regions.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases. This spike may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or changes in retail activity during the summer holiday period. Burglary also rose by 50%, with three incidents reported—though this remains below the UK average for this category. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by two-thirds, from three to one case, a shift that could indicate improved community policing or reduced tensions in the area. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, though it was 30% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the area's distinct challenges compared to national trends, with public order issues and anti-social conduct linked to local demographics or environmental factors. The data also shows that other theft and public order crimes fell by 50%, suggesting a mixed picture of crime dynamics in the area.

Darfield's crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 27.1% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.4 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical August patterns in built-up areas, where summer holidays and warmer weather may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the local population of 7,470, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 146 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this difference. The population-scaled perspective suggests that residents face a lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, though the area's unique characteristics—such as its built-up status within Barnsley—may influence this outcome differently than more rural or densely populated regions.