Crime Rates at Broom Close, Darton, Barnsley, S75 5PZ

Broom Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 94 local areas in Darton East , and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 845 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 Broom Close (S75 5PZ) in the last 12 months was 16.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.4% lower than the Darton East average (54.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broom Close (S75 5PZ), the main crime hotspot is near Withens Court. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.