Total Crime Rate
51.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rushworth Close area has the 42nd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Darton East , and the 275th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Rushworth Close (S75 5JW) in the last 12 months was 51.2 per 1,000 residents and was 9.7% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 44.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rushworth Close (S75 5JW), the main crime hotspot is near Churchfield Lane. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 12 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Churchfield Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windsor Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ballfield Avenue | Under investigation |
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