Darfield Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Darfield's crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 9.3% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 107 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the everyday risk faced by the community. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (44.3% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.0%) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%). These figures suggest a local profile where interpersonal conflict and property-related incidents dominate. July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely contributes to patterns observed in the data. The high rate of violence and sexual offences—38% above the UK average—may be linked to increased social interactions in public spaces during the summer season. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK average by 23%, potentially reflecting the impact of large gatherings or seasonal events. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson were 80% above the UK average, a stark deviation that could indicate targeted vandalism or the influence of local factors such as the area's built-up environment. These trends underscore the need for a nuanced understanding of how seasonal rhythms and local characteristics shape crime patterns in Darfield.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase—suggesting a potential rise in substance-related activity. Similarly, possession of weapons surged from zero to three cases, a 100% jump that may reflect heightened tensions or unexplained spikes in weapon-related incidents. Shoplifting, which had been absent in the previous month, returned with a 100% increase, though it remains significantly below the UK average by 85%. In contrast, other theft decreased by 75% (from eight to two incidents), and vehicle crime fell by 57.1% (from seven to three), possibly due to reduced traffic or altered patterns of movement during the summer break. The violent crime category—accounting for 44.3% of all crimes—was 38% above the UK average, a stark divergence that could indicate local factors such as the area's built-up nature or seasonal social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour also exceeded the UK average by 23%, while criminal damage and arson were 80% above the national benchmark, highlighting areas where Darfield's crime profile diverges sharply from the broader UK context.

Darfield's crime rate in July 2025 (9.4 per 1,000) marked a 5.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.9 per 1,000, a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns or targeted interventions. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly modest, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 107 residents. This perspective underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 7,470 people, where even small numbers can feel impactful. The population-scaled comparison reveals that Darfield's crime rate is not only above the UK average but also concentrated in certain categories. For instance, the rate of violence and sexual offences (4.2 per 1,000) is 38% higher than the UK average, while possession of weapons (0.4 per 1,000) is 400% above the national figure. These disparities suggest that Darfield's crime profile is shaped by unique local factors, such as the built-up nature of the area or the influence of seasonal events. The comparison also highlights the contrast between categories: while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are significantly above the UK average, shoplifting and other theft are below, indicating a combination of local dynamics that may require further analysis.