Crime in Cudworth and Shafton: statistics, rates and trends
1,258 crimes were recorded in Cudworth and Shafton in the 12 months to August 2026, 99.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cudworth and Shafton at a glance
- Crime trends in Cudworth and Shafton
- Types of crime in Cudworth and Shafton
- Cudworth and Shafton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cudworth and Shafton
- Streets with the most crime in Cudworth and Shafton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cudworth and Shafton
- Demographics of Cudworth and Shafton
- Questions about crime in Cudworth and Shafton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (526), anti-social behaviour (201) and criminal damage and arson (126) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 349th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Cudworth and Shafton | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,258 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 99.9 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,591 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cudworth and Shafton peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,387 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,061). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,258 | 99.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,108 | 88.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,061 | 84.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,235 | 98.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,387 | 110.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,153 | 91.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,302 | 103.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,313 | 104.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,379 | 109.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 115 |
| April 2026 | 112 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 120 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 84 |
| October 2025 | 87 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
Compared with England and Wales, Cudworth and Shafton recorded notably more other crime (73% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (48% above the national rate) and burglary (48% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and other theft (35% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 99 to 126 and violence and sexual offences rose from 421 to 526, while other crime fell from 65 to 46 and shoplifting fell from 38 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 526 | 41.8 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 16.0 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 126 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Public order | 79 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.2 | 3.6 | +25% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -16% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.4 | 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.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Cudworth and Shafton; the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wombwell (92.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimethorpe | 717 | 115.2 | +15% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | -7% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +53% |
| Hemsworth | 1,355 | 136.4 | +36% |
| Darfield | 747 | 99.0 | -1% |
| South Kirkby | 1,156 | 127.8 | +28% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +19% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | -8% |
Cudworth is the one area listed within Cudworth and Shafton, with 91.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cudworth | Neighbourhood | 11,931 | 1,088 | 91.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Cudworth and Shafton 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 Chapel Street | 38 |
| On or near Hazledene Crescent | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| 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 |
Of the 1,057 crimes in Cudworth and Shafton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 201 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 541 | 51.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 27.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 7.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Cudworth and Shafton has an estimated population of 12,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cudworth and Shafton average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Cudworth and Shafton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Cudworth and Shafton a safe place to live?
Cudworth and Shafton recorded 99.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 349th of the 1,390 towns 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 and Shafton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 526 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (201).
Is crime in Cudworth and Shafton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cudworth and Shafton was up 14% on the year before: 1,258 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,108 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cudworth and Shafton?
About 12,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cudworth and Shafton?
Cudworth and Shafton 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.