Darfield Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Darfield's September 2025 crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents aligns precisely with the UK average, yet the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category (29.1% of total crimes), remained stable but fell 19% below the UK average. This suggests that while Darfield's built-up area experiences comparable levels of violent crime, local factors may mitigate severity compared to national trends. The most surprising development, however, was the 225% surge in criminal damage and arson, which rose from four to 13 cases. This category's rate of 1.7 per 1,000—221% above the UK average—contrasts sharply with the 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 14 to seven cases. The seasonal context of September, with back-to-school routines and shorter evenings, likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the 400% increase in public order offences (from one to five) may reflect heightened social activity in local spaces as students and families reoriented to post-summer schedules. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's decline could be linked to targeted policing efforts or the natural ebb of summer-related disturbances. The data also shows that other crime categories, such as robbery and other theft, were 200% and 40% below the UK average respectively, indicating that Darfield's residents may benefit from lower rates of these specific offences. These findings underscore the need for continued local analysis to understand how Darfield's unique characteristics—its position within Barnsley's urban fabric, its demographic profile, and seasonal rhythms—interact with broader crime trends.

The most striking shift in September was the 225% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from four to 13 incidents. This spike, far exceeding the UK average by 221%, contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 14 to seven. Public order offences also saw an unexpected 400% jump, rising from one to five cases, though this remains 30% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 29.1% of all crimes, declined slightly by 11.1%, a trend consistent with the UK's 19% lower rate for this category. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of crime in Darfield's built-up area, where seasonal factors like back-to-school routines may influence patterns. A resident might find the 225% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for increased community vigilance in this category.

Darfield's crime rate in September 2025 rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 7.8% increase from August's 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area at the same level as the UK average, though the distribution of crime types diverges significantly. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day, with one in every 136 residents experiencing a crime over the course of the month. The population context reveals that Darfield's 7,470 residents face a crime risk that, while not statistically higher than the UK average, reflects unique local patterns. For instance, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—221% above the UK average—suggests a distinct challenge in this built-up area of Barnsley. These figures, when contextualised, offer residents a clearer picture of how their community's crime profile compares to both national benchmarks and their own recent trends.