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Crime in Darfield

Darfield had 224 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 97.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 25th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

S73, Barnsley · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Darfield

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97.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
25 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common93 in 3 months

Month by month

57 Mar 79 Apr 49 May 67 Jun 72 Jul 85 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Darfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9342%
anti-social behaviour4219%
criminal damage2712%
burglary167%
vehicle crime157%
theft104%
other crime94%
public order52%

Darfield against Barnsley

TypeDarfield per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence40.338.9▲ 41%
Burglary6.92.9–
Vehicle crime6.54.8▲ 36%
Anti-social behaviour18.219.7▲ 17%
Theft and robbery4.85.3▼ 21%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ardsley170.8▼ 2%
Brampton (S73)141.2▲ 5%
Wombwell113.7▲ 14%
Wath-upon-Dearne105.6▼ 4%
Darfield97.2▲ 21%
West Melton97.2▼ 18%
Great Houghton67.4▼ 7%
See every Barnsley area ranked on the crime in Barnsley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Darfield a safe area?

Darfield had about 97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 25 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Darfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (93), followed by anti-social behaviour (42) and criminal damage (27).