Darton Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Darton’s August 2023 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 39.5% below the UK average, a position reflecting the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31 cases, 39.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16 cases, 20.3%). This violent crime dominance contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 28% of all crimes. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday season and increased tourism—likely contributes to the 500% month-on-month spike in robbery cases. This anomaly underscores the need for targeted local policing, as robbery rates in Darton are 344% above the UK average. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, which rose by 33.3%, may be linked to the area’s built-up character and the pressures of summer social activity. The overall crime rate’s continued decline from July, despite the robbery surge, suggests broader systemic factors at play, such as improved community engagement or seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity. However, the stark disparity between Darton’s robbery rate and the UK average highlights the importance of contextualising local data, as national averages may not fully reflect the unique dynamics of a specific built-up area within Barnsley.

August 2023 saw a 500% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 6 incidents—a sharp departure from prior trends. This surge, though small in absolute terms, outpaced all other month-on-month changes and contrasts with the 66.7% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 3 to 1. The property crime category, which includes burglary and robbery, saw a 50% increase in burglary cases alone, though the overall property crime share (29.1%) remained lower than the 39.2% for violent crimes. Darton’s robbery rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 344% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that may partly explain the area’s focus on anti-social behaviour interventions, which rose by 33.3% to 16 incidents. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson cases fell by 50%, from 8 to 4, a decline consistent with August’s typically lower levels of vandalism during holiday periods.

Darton's crime rate in August 2023 dropped by 12.2% compared to July, falling from 5.6 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months. Locally, 3 crimes were reported per day on average in August, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 205 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents assessing their personal risk, though it does not account for variations in daily patterns. The population-scaled perspective shows Darton’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, but the mix of crime types reveals localised pressures. For instance, robbery rates in Darton are 344% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 83% below average for shoplifting. These disparities highlight the need for targeted policing strategies that address specific vulnerabilities without overgeneralising the area’s overall safety profile.