Darton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Darton's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly half (44.4%) of all incidents. This dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where such offences account for 2.6 per 1,000 residents compared to Darton's 2.7 per 1,000 — a 5% surplus. The area's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, while 16.4% below the UK average of 7.3, reflects a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors. The sharp rise in burglary, now at 11 incidents (0.7 per 1,000), is 133% above the UK average for this category, a figure that may be linked to the area's built-up nature and increased foot traffic during November events like Bonfire Night. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell significantly to 13 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), 25% below the UK average, possibly due to reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings. The seasonal context of November — with its dark nights, high-street shopping, and public celebrations — may partly explain the fluctuation in crime types, with property crimes like burglary and vehicle theft benefiting from increased opportunities in the area. This mix of crime types suggests a community where social hubs and commercial spaces drive certain offences, while the absence of major tourist attractions or student populations limits others.

November saw a striking 450% increase in burglary, rising from 2 to 11 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, suggests shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal dynamics such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday activity. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller share of total crimes, fell by 55.6% compared to October, potentially linked to reduced public gatherings during the month. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.4% of all incidents and 5% above the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime also increased by 75%, a rise that may correlate with darker evenings and increased vehicle movement in the area. These changes highlight a mix of rising and falling trends, with property crimes outpacing violent crimes for the first time this year, a shift that could signal evolving local challenges.

Darton's crime rate in November 2025 rose 22.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.0 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase. below the UK average of 7.3, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a built-up area within Barnsley. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of activity relative to the population of 16,200. While this figure remains lower than the UK average, the upward trend from October suggests seasonal or situational factors may be influencing local dynamics. The population-scaled perspective underscores that, despite the increase, the area remains statistically safer than the national average, though residents may notice a sharper focus on certain crime types in the coming months.