Darton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Darton's built-up area within Barnsley recorded 90 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 33.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, placing the area among the safer communities in the country. The breakdown reveals that 40% of crimes were classified as violence and sexual offences, with 36 incidents reported. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, accounting for 14.4% of the total, while other thefts made up 10%. These patterns align with the area's seasonal context: July, as a peak summer month, typically sees increased foot traffic due to tourism and festivals, which may contribute to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a contrast that may be influenced by local policing strategies or community characteristics. The dominance of violent crimes in Darton's statistics, despite being 23% below the UK average for this category, suggests that the area's social dynamics or demographic profile—linked to its status as a built-up area within a larger urban centre—play a role in shaping these outcomes. Seasonal factors, such as the closure of schools and the influx of visitors during festivals, may also drive certain types of crime. a direct link between these factors and the observed crime trends, but the timing of the spikes in violence and anti-social behaviour is consistent with the rhythms of a summer month in a built-up area.

July 2024 saw a sharp 700% increase in 'other crime' cases, rising from one to eight incidents—a jump that outpaces all other categories. This surge, though not yet linked to specific causes, may reflect changes in local enforcement priorities or unmet community needs. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50% compared to June, aligning with a broader national trend during the summer months when outdoor events and festivals typically disperse crowds. The category of 'other theft' also rose by 80%, suggesting potential shifts in criminal focus, though no direct cause is evident from the data. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 40% of all crimes—remained 23% below the UK average, a contrast to the 194% above UK average for 'other crime', which highlights a complex mix of local factors influencing different offence types. Residents may find the 33.3% gap between Darton's rate and the UK average particularly relevant, as it underscores the area's comparative safety despite the spikes in certain categories.

Darton's crime rate in July 2024 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 7.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in built-up areas of Barnsley during the summer months, where seasonal factors such as school holidays and increased outdoor activity may contribute to lower reported crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in July, a figure that, while modest, remains consistent with the area's historical patterns. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 180 residents highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages. This statistic offers residents a tangible measure of risk, placing Darton's experience in context with other similarly sized communities across the UK. The data does not suggest a significant shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, though the dominance of violent offences in the breakdown may reflect local dynamics such as community interactions or seasonal event attendance.