Crime in Dodworth: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Dodworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dodworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Dodworth
- Types of crime in Dodworth
- Dodworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Dodworth
- Streets with the most crime in Dodworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dodworth
- Demographics of Dodworth
- Questions about crime in Dodworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (139), anti-social behaviour (86) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 773rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Dodworth | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 420 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.2 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,986 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dodworth peaked in the year to August 2024 (496 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (332). 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 | 420 | 70.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 494 | 82.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 496 | 82.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 389 | 65.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 386 | 64.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 372 | 62.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 376 | 62.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 332 | 55.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 488 | 81.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dodworth recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (36% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (43% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below). On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 29 and criminal damage and arson rose from 44 to 55, while other theft fell from 44 to 22 and burglary fell from 32 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 23.2 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 14.4 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -15% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.3 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Dodworth; the highest is Barnsley (153.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Penistone (48.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dodworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 486 | 71.4 | +2% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +70% |
| Barnsley | 11,264 | 153.3 | +118% |
| Darton | 989 | 59.2 | -16% |
| Hoyland | 1,652 | 103.7 | +48% |
| Penistone | 438 | 48.5 | -31% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 965 | 93.2 | +33% |
| Wombwell | 1,523 | 92.2 | +31% |
Dodworth is the one area listed within Dodworth, with 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth | Neighbourhood | 11,079 | 744 | 67.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Dodworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (51).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 51 |
| On or near Saville Road | 36 |
| On or near Tannery Court | 29 |
| On or near Green Lane | 23 |
| On or near Gilroyd Lane | 20 |
| On or near Cliffe Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Rockingham Road | 14 |
| On or near Smithy Wood Lane | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| On or near Barnsley Road | 9 |
Of the 334 crimes in Dodworth with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 86 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 114 | 34.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Dodworth has an estimated population of 5,986 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dodworth average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Dodworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dodworth a safe place to live?
Dodworth recorded 70.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 773rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Dodworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in Dodworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dodworth was down 15% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 494 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dodworth?
About 5,986 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dodworth?
Dodworth 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.