Darfield Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Darfield's crime rate in January 2025 reached 9.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.2% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the area's peak rates in previous months, still signals a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety within this built-up area of Barnsley. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.2% of all reported incidents and 83% above the UK average. This stark deviation from national norms may reflect Darfield's demographic profile, including factors such as the presence of younger populations or socioeconomic pressures that heighten tensions in close-knit communities. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, with 16.7% of all crimes and 63% above the UK average. This pattern is consistent with areas where social cohesion is strained by economic hardship or limited community engagement opportunities. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson, at 1.5 per 1,000, stood 194% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities tied to property maintenance or local infrastructure. The seasonal context of January—a period marked by shorter days and post-holiday lulls—may have influenced some crime trends, particularly in categories like burglary, which saw a 400% month-on-month surge. However, the overall crime profile in Darfield remains distinct from the UK average, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominating the landscape. These patterns underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both the immediate causes of specific crime types and the broader socioeconomic factors that contribute to the area's elevated rates.

The most striking month-on-month shift in January 2025 was a 400% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This surge, while statistically extreme, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of post-holiday periods when homes may be less occupied or secured. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 47.2% of all incidents and 83% above the UK average. This disparity highlights Darfield's unique challenge in managing violent crime compared to national trends. Conversely, other theft fell by 85.7% (7 to 1), a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced retail footfall or increased home occupancy during colder months. The 63% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour also warrants attention, as this category often correlates with community cohesion and local policing strategies. For residents, the 194% above UK average rate for criminal damage and arson—1.5 per 1,000 in Darfield versus 0.5 per 1,000 nationally—illustrates a specific vulnerability that could relate to the area's built-up character within Barnsley.

Darfield's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% decrease from the previous month's 9.9 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area's persistent elevation above the UK average, which remains 35.2% higher. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in January, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 104 residents. This figure, while locally contextual, highlights the consistent presence of crime in a community of 7,470 people. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Darfield's crime profile, though lower than the UK average in some categories like vehicle crime and theft from the person, remains affected in others. For instance, the 194% above UK average rate for criminal damage and arson suggests specific vulnerabilities tied to local infrastructure or community dynamics. These statistics, when viewed alongside the area's built-up nature within Barnsley, indicate a need for targeted interventions that balance the unique challenges of a compact urban environment with broader regional patterns.