Darfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Darfield's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 40.7% of all reported incidents (24 cases) and contributing to a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents—17.9% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores Darfield's position as a built-up area within Barnsley where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder remain pressing concerns. The second and third most common crimes were criminal damage and arson (9 cases, 15.3%) and anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 13.6%), both of which exceeded UK averages by 150% and 13% respectively. Seasonal context suggests that the winter months, with their lower outdoor activity and indoor gatherings, may contribute to the persistence of violent and property crimes. However, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) indicates that local retail environments may have effective deterrents or lower foot traffic during this period. The overall crime rate, while elevated, reflects a combination of community demographics, economic factors, and the built environment of a smaller urban area. The dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as public spaces or residential zones with higher concentrations of reported incidents.

February 2025 saw a marked decrease in violence and sexual offences, falling from 34 to 24 cases—a 29.4% drop. This decline, coupled with a 33.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 12 to 8), suggests a potential shift in community dynamics or improved policing focus. However, other crime categories rose sharply: 'other crime' surged by 150% (2 to 5), and shoplifting doubled from 0 to 4 incidents, a 100% increase. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remain 36% above the UK average (2.4 per 1,000), while shoplifting is 19% below the UK rate (0.6 per 1,000). Residents may find the 100% rise in shoplifting noteworthy, as it could signal changes in retail security or consumer behaviour during the winter months.

Darfield's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 7.9 per 1,000 residents, an 18.0% decrease from the previous month's 9.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a temporary easing in local tensions or shifts in activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents. Monthly exposure reveals that one reported crime occurred for every 127 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents against the population. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the drop from the prior month indicates a possible seasonal adjustment, particularly in a built-up area where indoor activity may dominate during winter. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while Darfield's rate remains elevated, the downward trend offers a contrast to the previous month's figures, suggesting that local factors—such as weather or community initiatives—may have played a role in the shift.