Crime in Dodworth, Barnsley: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Dodworth, Barnsley in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dodworth, Barnsley at a glance
- Crime trends in Dodworth, Barnsley
- Types of crime in Dodworth, Barnsley
- Dodworth, Barnsley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dodworth, Barnsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dodworth, Barnsley
- Demographics of Dodworth, Barnsley
- Questions about crime in Dodworth, Barnsley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (287), anti-social behaviour (127) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,338th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Dodworth, Barnsley | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 744 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,079 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dodworth, Barnsley peaked in the year to August 2018 (855 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (651). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 744 | 67.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 779 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 838 | 75.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 793 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 678 | 61.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 704 | 63.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 700 | 63.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 651 | 58.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 855 | 77.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 47 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 70 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (46% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 75 and public order rose from 47 to 55, while vehicle crime fell from 43 to 30 and other theft fell from 59 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 25.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Burglary | 48 | 4.3 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 1.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dodworth, Barnsley; the highest is Kingstone (276.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Darton East (54.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dodworth, Barnsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstone | 2,970 | 276.1 | +311% |
| Old Town | 1,390 | 118.8 | +77% |
| Darton West | 785 | 75.3 | +12% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +147% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +78% |
| Penistone East | 796 | 60.4 | -10% |
| Darton East | 630 | 54.0 | -20% |
| St Helens | 1,808 | 154.4 | +130% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Dodworth, Barnsley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Harewood Avenue” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Harewood Avenue | 56 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Saville Road | 36 |
| On or near Daleswood Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Tannery Court | 29 |
| On or near Green Lane | 23 |
| On or near Gilroyd Lane | 20 |
| On or near Westbourne Terrace | 18 |
| On or near Cliffe Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Hunter'S Avenue | 16 |
Of the 617 crimes in Dodworth, Barnsley with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 127 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 297 | 48.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 200 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 6.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Dodworth, Barnsley has an estimated population of 11,079 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dodworth, Barnsley average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dodworth, Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dodworth, Barnsley a safe place to live?
Dodworth, Barnsley recorded 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,338th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Dodworth, Barnsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Dodworth, Barnsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dodworth, Barnsley was down 4% on the year before: 744 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 779 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dodworth, Barnsley?
About 11,079 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dodworth, Barnsley?
Dodworth, Barnsley 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.