Total Crime Rate
38.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wilthorpe Road area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East , and the 174th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wilthorpe Road (S75 1JB) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.9% lower than the Darton East average (56.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 26.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wilthorpe Road (S75 1JB), the main crime hotspot is near Barugh Green Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Darton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barugh Green Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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