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Crime in Darton

Darton had 306 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 40th of 46 Barnsley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 49% below the middle Barnsley area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

S75, Barnsley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Darton

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53.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
40 of 46Barnsley rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common124 in 3 months

Month by month

103 Mar 87 Apr 120 May 115 Jun 107 Jul 84 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Darton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12441%
anti-social behaviour8227%
public order268%
criminal damage165%
theft145%
other crime124%
vehicle crime93%
shoplifting83%

Darton against Barnsley

TypeDarton per 1,000Middle Barnsley areaChange
Violence21.738.9▲ 16%
Burglary1.22.9▼ 30%
Vehicle crime1.64.8▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour14.419.7▲ 5%
Theft and robbery2.65.3▼ 17%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Mapplewell92.2▼ 7%
Barugh Green88.7▲ 17%
Higham70.4▲ 14%
Staincross57.6▲ 39%
Darton53.6▼ 1%
Kexbrough47.3▼ 40%
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 Darton a safe area?

Darton had about 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 40 of 46 Barnsley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Darton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (124), followed by anti-social behaviour (82) and public order (26).