Crime in Cudworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,088 crimes were recorded in Cudworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (441), anti-social behaviour (174) and criminal damage and arson (109) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,461st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cudworth | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,088 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,931 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cudworth peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,266 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (990). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,088 | 91.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 990 | 83.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,003 | 84.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,110 | 93.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,139 | 95.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,077 | 90.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,161 | 97.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,146 | 96.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,266 | 106.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 110 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cudworth recorded notably more other crime (55% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (35% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (32% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below) and drugs (49% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 352 to 441 and vehicle crime rose from 63 to 78, while drugs fell from 30 to 20 and other crime fell from 58 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 37.0 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 14.6 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 109 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.5 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Public order | 71 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 3.3 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cudworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cudworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Bretton | 1,503 | 120.3 | +32% |
| North East | 1,528 | 104.1 | +14% |
| Royston | 1,120 | 95.2 | +4% |
| St Helens | 1,808 | 154.4 | +69% |
| Stairfoot | 1,856 | 136.1 | +49% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +82% |
| Old Town | 1,390 | 118.8 | +30% |
| Darfield | 1,162 | 104.7 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Cudworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pleasant View” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pleasant View | 59 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 52 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 30 |
| On or near New Road Court | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 29 |
| On or near Manor Road | 28 |
| On or near Jackson Street | 24 |
| On or near Storrs Wood View | 24 |
Of the 914 crimes in Cudworth with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 174 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 455 | 49.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 27.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 36 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Cudworth has an estimated population of 11,931 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cudworth average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cudworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cudworth a safe place to live?
Cudworth recorded 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,461st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Cudworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Cudworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cudworth was up 10% on the year before: 1,088 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 990 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cudworth?
About 11,931 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cudworth?
Cudworth is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.