Crime in Cudworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,082 crimes were recorded in Cudworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cudworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Cudworth
- Types of crime in Cudworth
- Cudworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cudworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cudworth
- Population and deprivation in Cudworth
- Questions about crime in Cudworth
- About this data
1,082 crimes were recorded in Cudworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 436 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cudworth has the 1,476th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cudworth | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,082 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.7 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,931 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cudworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,297 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (981). Over the whole period it fell 17%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,082 | 90.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 981 | 82.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,009 | 84.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,097 | 91.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,130 | 94.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,122 | 94.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,141 | 95.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,175 | 98.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,297 | 108.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cudworth over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+24%) and other theft (+22%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%) and drugs (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 436 | 36.5 | 1.07 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 14.7 | 0.96 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 115 | 9.6 | 1.42 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 6.5 | 1.31 | +22% |
| Public order | 68 | 5.7 | 0.86 | +11% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +2% |
| Other theft | 49 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +22% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.4 | 1.59 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 2.3 | 0.27 | -7% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +30% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.50 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cudworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cudworth recorded 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cudworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cudworth recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cudworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cudworth recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cudworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cudworth recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cudworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cudworth recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cudworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cudworth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cudworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cudworth recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cudworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cudworth recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cudworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cudworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cudworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cudworth recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cudworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cudworth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cudworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cudworth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cudworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cudworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cudworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cudworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cudworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cudworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cudworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monk Bretton | 1,548 | 123.9 | +37% |
| North East | 1,524 | 103.8 | +14% |
| Royston | 1,118 | 95.0 | +5% |
| St Helens | 1,814 | 154.9 | +71% |
| Stairfoot | 1,841 | 135.0 | +49% |
| Central | 1,932 | 161.3 | +78% |
| Old Town | 1,419 | 121.3 | +34% |
| Darfield | 1,122 | 101.1 | +11% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cudworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pleasant View | 64 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 52 |
| On or near St John'S Road | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Manor Road | 30 |
| On or near New Road Court | 28 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 25 |
| On or near York Street | 25 |
| On or near Jackson Street | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cudworth over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 461 | 42.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 256 | 23.7% |
| Not recorded | 175 | 16.2% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
Cudworth has an estimated population of 11,931. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cudworth sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cudworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.7% |
Is Cudworth a safe place to live?
Cudworth recorded 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cudworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 436 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Cudworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cudworth was up 10% on the year before: 1,082 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 981 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cudworth?
Cudworth is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cudworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.