Darton Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Darton, the crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 translates to a monthly risk of encountering a crime roughly once every 153 people. This figure is 23.5% below the UK average, placing the built-up area within Barnsley among the safer communities in the country. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17%) and public order offences (10.4%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a medium-sized urban area, where public spaces and community interactions naturally contribute to certain crime types. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — may have influenced the distribution of crimes, with increased activity in public areas potentially contributing to the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour. While the overall rate remains stable, the breakdown reveals a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. For instance, the 87% above-average rate for burglary may reflect vulnerabilities in residential security or property density, whereas the 26% deficit in anti-social behaviour could indicate the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives. The data also highlights regional disparities, with Darton's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) being 25% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of interpersonal conflicts compared to other parts of the country. These findings, while informative, must be interpreted within the broader context of Darton's character as a built-up area within a larger industrial town, where socioeconomic factors and infrastructure play a defining role in shaping crime patterns.

June saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 2 to 4. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened foot traffic during the early summer months. Vehicle crime also climbed by 80%, from 5 to 9, potentially linked to increased car usage or seasonal travel patterns. Anti-social behaviour rose sharply by 80% (10 → 18), a trend that contrasts with the overall stability in the crime rate. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 5.3% (38 → 36), a decline that could indicate the effectiveness of local policing efforts or natural fluctuations in incident reporting. Burglary in Darton remained 87% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 26% deficit seen in anti-social behaviour. These disparities illustrate how different crime types respond to local conditions, with property crimes showing greater vulnerability to specific risk factors.

Darton's crime rate remained stable in June 2023, matching the previous month's figure of 6.5 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in local crime dynamics over the past 30 days. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent nature of local incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for every 153 residents — a statistic that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area within Barnsley. This rate is lower than the UK average, which positions Darton as a community where residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the national picture. However, the stability of the rate does not eliminate the need for vigilance, particularly in areas where specific crime types remain elevated relative to UK norms.