Darton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Darton's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 50% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This statistic underscores Darton's status as a relatively low-crime locality within Barnsley. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 13.3%. These figures align with the seasonal context of September, a time marked by the return to school and university freshers, which may contribute to increased social interactions and, in some cases, heightened tensions. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between violent and property-related offences, with the latter comprising 41.7% of total incidents. While the overall crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, the breakdown reveals that certain categories, such as 'other crime', are higher than their UK counterparts. This discrepancy may be influenced by local factors, such as the specific nature of the built-up area's infrastructure or community dynamics. The month also saw a notable decrease in shoplifting, with incidents dropping by 50% from 2 to 1, a trend that could be attributed to increased police presence or seasonal changes in retail activity. The overall picture illustrates a combination of national trends and local conditions, with Darton's crime profile shaped by both broader socioeconomic factors and specific characteristics of the area.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Darton. Other theft rose sharply by 300%, increasing from 1 to 4 incidents, a figure that may reflect heightened activity during the back-to-school period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 70.6%, dropping from 17 to 5 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 52.9%, from 17 to 8 incidents, which could indicate the impact of local initiatives or the natural decline in such behaviour as the academic year begins. The category of 'other crime' rose by 20%, from 5 to 6 incidents, and remains 150% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, a discrepancy that warrants attention. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Darton, where specific categories can shift significantly within a single month.

Darton's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 34.2% drop from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend toward reduced criminal activity in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure shows approximately 2 crimes reported each day over the 30-day period, a manageable frequency for a built-up area within Barnsley. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 270 residents in September, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, which stands at 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting Darton's position as a relatively safe locality compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area's crime levels are proportionally lower, offering reassurance to residents and visitors alike.