Crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,467 crimes were recorded in Scawthorpe and Cusworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- Types of crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- Scawthorpe and Cusworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- Streets with the most crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- Population and deprivation in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- Questions about crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- About this data
1,467 crimes were recorded in Scawthorpe and Cusworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 452 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Scawthorpe and Cusworth has the 295th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Scawthorpe and Cusworth | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,467 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.0 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,843 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,574 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,332). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,467 | 106.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,436 | 103.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,471 | 106.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,539 | 111.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,487 | 107.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,574 | 113.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,332 | 96.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,476 | 106.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,429 | 103.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 110 |
| June 2026 | 115 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 142 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 122 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 153 |
| October 2025 | 97 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 145 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Scawthorpe and Cusworth 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+26%). The largest falls were in burglary (-30%) and other theft (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 452 | 32.7 | 0.95 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 290 | 20.9 | 1.37 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 214 | 15.5 | 1.87 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 7.2 | 1.47 | +1% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.5 | 0.83 | -10% |
| Other theft | 67 | 4.8 | 0.76 | -26% |
| Burglary | 62 | 4.5 | 1.27 | -30% |
| Other crime | 44 | 3.2 | 1.51 | -15% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.2 | 0.66 | -14% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.0 | 0.75 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.82 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.26 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 214 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Scawthorpe and Cusworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Scawthorpe and Cusworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scawthorpe and Cusworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,737 | 155.2 | +46% |
| Sprotbrough | 584 | 78.1 | -26% |
| Adwick le Street | 2,515 | 128.6 | +21% |
| Doncaster | 17,829 | 192.1 | +81% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +5% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 721 | 63.8 | -40% |
| Armthorpe | 1,442 | 97.4 | -8% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +50% |
1 areas within Scawthorpe and Cusworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Roman Ridge had the highest rate (109.2 per 1,000) and Roman Ridge the lowest (109.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge | Neighbourhood | 10,165 | 1,110 | 109.2 |
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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Windsor Walk | 134 |
| On or near Parking Area | 120 |
| On or near Marvell Road | 49 |
| On or near Clevedon Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 42 |
| On or near Vulcan Crescent | 38 |
| On or near Amersall Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Cusworth Lane | 29 |
| On or near Ashton Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Roman Mews | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Scawthorpe and Cusworth 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 | 460 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 454 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 290 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 3.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Scawthorpe and Cusworth has an estimated population of 13,843. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Scawthorpe and Cusworth sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Scawthorpe and Cusworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Scawthorpe and Cusworth a safe place to live?
Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 106.0 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (290).
Is crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth was up 2% on the year before: 1,467 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,436 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Scawthorpe and Cusworth?
Scawthorpe and Cusworth 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 Scawthorpe and Cusworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.