Crime in Dodworth: statistics, rates and trends
428 crimes were recorded in Dodworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dodworth
- Questions about crime in Dodworth
- About this data
428 crimes were recorded in Dodworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 146 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Dodworth has the 763rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dodworth | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 428 | 26,917 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,986 | 251,770 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dodworth was highest in the year to July 2018 (502 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (348). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 428 | 71.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 495 | 82.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 476 | 79.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 402 | 67.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 376 | 62.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 385 | 64.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 359 | 60.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 348 | 58.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 502 | 83.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dodworth 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.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+33%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in other theft (-56%) and shoplifting (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 146 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 9.5 | 1.40 | +33% |
| Public order | 27 | 4.5 | 0.68 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.8 | 0.78 | -23% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -33% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -56% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 2.8 | 0.34 | -50% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 0.95 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.03 | +0% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -60% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Dodworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dodworth recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 34.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dodworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dodworth recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dodworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dodworth recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dodworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dodworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dodworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dodworth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dodworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dodworth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dodworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dodworth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dodworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dodworth recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dodworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dodworth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dodworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dodworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dodworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dodworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dodworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dodworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dodworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dodworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dodworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dodworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Dodworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dodworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dodworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barugh Green and Redbrook | 460 | 67.6 | -5% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +67% |
| Barnsley | 11,248 | 153.0 | +114% |
| Darton | 1,013 | 60.7 | -15% |
| Hoyland | 1,607 | 100.9 | +41% |
| Penistone | 436 | 48.3 | -32% |
| Royston (Barnsley) | 953 | 92.0 | +29% |
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | +28% |
1 areas within Dodworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dodworth had the highest rate (67.3 per 1,000) and Dodworth the lowest (67.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodworth | Neighbourhood | 11,079 | 746 | 67.3 |
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 Dodworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 48 |
| On or near Saville Road | 35 |
| On or near Tannery Court | 27 |
| On or near Green Lane | 24 |
| On or near Gilroyd Lane | 21 |
| On or near Cliffe Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Rockingham Road | 15 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Smithy Wood Lane | 13 |
| On or near Birdwell Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dodworth 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 | 167 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 27.8% |
| Not recorded | 90 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Dodworth has an estimated population of 5,986. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dodworth sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dodworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% |
| Social rented homes | 17.0% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Dodworth a safe place to live?
Dodworth recorded 71.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Dodworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Dodworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dodworth was down 14% on the year before: 428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 495 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dodworth?
Dodworth 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 Dodworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.