Darfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Darfield’s November 2025 crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 42.5% above the UK average, a stark deviation from national trends. This figure is driven by a concentrated cluster of offences — violence and sexual offences (28.2% of total), anti-social behaviour (18.0%), and burglary (16.7%) — that together account for over 60% of reported crimes. The seasonal context of November, with its dark evenings and peak shopping periods, likely exacerbates these patterns: anti-social behaviour, which is 79% above the UK average, may be amplified by reduced visibility and increased foot traffic in local high streets. Similarly, burglary’s 467% above-average rate could be linked to the area’s built-up character, where homes and businesses may be more vulnerable during the winter months. While the UK overall has seen relatively stable crime rates, Darfield’s trajectory suggests a more volatile local environment. The dominance of property-related crimes — burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft — over violent offences may indicate a focus on economic motivations rather than interpersonal conflict. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share. The area’s proximity to Barnsley, a town with historical industrial decline, may also contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime, though this connection remains speculative without further demographic data.

November 2025 saw dramatic spikes in 'other theft' (+300%) and 'other crime' (+200%), both rising from single incidents to four and three respectively. This shift reflects a broader trend in property-related offences, with burglary increasing by 116.7% to 13 cases — a rate 467% above the UK average. Conversely, public order offences dropped by two-thirds, from three to one, potentially linked to reduced Bonfire Night-related disturbances. The violent crime category, though not the fastest-growing, remains 17% above the UK average at 3.0 per 1,000. 43% of Darfield’s crime rate is attributed to anti-social behaviour alone, a category that is 79% above the national average. These figures suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with the area’s built-up character likely contributing to concentrated incidents in high-traffic or poorly lit zones.

Darfield's crime rate in November 2025 rose by 32.2% compared to the previous month, reaching 10.4 per 1,000 residents — a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This increase positions the area as one of the highest-risk built-up areas in the country relative to national trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents navigating the local streets. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents, a ratio that underscores the density of incidents in a community of 7,470 people. While the UK average crime rate has remained relatively stable in recent months, Darfield’s trajectory highlights a significant divergence, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and burglary, which are overrepresented compared to national figures. This population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime burden is not just a statistical anomaly but a lived reality for many households.