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Burglary Rates in Darfield

Barnsley, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Darfield recorded 104 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 92% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

104

6.49 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,768

110.3 per 1,000 residents

92% above the UK average13% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Darfield rank?

Within Barnsley

9 of 21 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

92th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

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6
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13
8
11
19
10
11
7
5
5
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
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Oct 25
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Dec 25
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Mar 26
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Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
595
34%
Other Crime
503
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
322
18%
Vehicle Crime
135
8%
Burglary
104
6%
Drug Offences
50
3%
Shoplifting
46
3%
Robbery
11
1%
Theft from Person
2
0%

Property mix in Darfield

Source: Census 2021 · 7,116 households

Detached 21%Semi-detached 42%Terraced 30%Flats 6%

The most common property type in Darfield is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Darfield homeowners

Most homes in Darfield are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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