Crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,455 crimes were recorded in Scawthorpe and Cusworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- Questions about crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (445), anti-social behaviour (282) and shoplifting (215) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 298th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Scawthorpe and Cusworth | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,455 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,843 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,576 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,336). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,455 | 105.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,469 | 106.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,472 | 106.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,518 | 109.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,509 | 109.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,576 | 113.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,336 | 96.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,448 | 104.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,440 | 104.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 133 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded notably more shoplifting (84% above the national rate), other crime (54% above the national rate) and burglary (40% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (38% below) and other theft (22% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 180 to 215 and anti-social behaviour rose from 241 to 282, while drugs fell from 39 to 28 and burglary fell from 93 to 69.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 32.1 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 282 | 20.4 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 215 | 15.5 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 6.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 6.9 | 5.0 | -5% |
| Public order | 82 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 70 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Burglary | 69 | 5.0 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 45 | 3.3 | 2.1 | -10% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -28% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Scawthorpe and Cusworth; the highest is Doncaster (191.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe (63.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Scawthorpe and Cusworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley (Doncaster) | 1,712 | 153.0 | +46% |
| Sprotbrough | 581 | 77.7 | -26% |
| Adwick le Street | 2,509 | 128.3 | +22% |
| Doncaster | 17,801 | 191.8 | +82% |
| Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +8% |
| Kirk Sandall and Edenthorpe | 716 | 63.4 | -40% |
| Armthorpe | 1,460 | 98.7 | -6% |
| Denaby Main | 843 | 159.4 | +52% |
Roman Ridge is the one area listed within Scawthorpe and Cusworth, with 108.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Ridge | Neighbourhood | 10,165 | 1,106 | 108.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Scawthorpe and Cusworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Windsor Walk” (132).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Windsor Walk | 132 |
| On or near Parking Area | 123 |
| On or near Clevedon Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Marvell Road | 44 |
| On or near Richmond Road | 41 |
| On or near Vulcan Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Ashton Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Cusworth Lane | 28 |
| On or near Scawthorpe Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Amersall Crescent | 25 |
Of the 1,173 crimes in Scawthorpe and Cusworth with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 282 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 479 | 40.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 442 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Scawthorpe and Cusworth has an estimated population of 13,843 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Scawthorpe and Cusworth average decile 5.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Scawthorpe and Cusworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Scawthorpe and Cusworth a safe place to live?
Scawthorpe and Cusworth recorded 105.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 298th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (282).
Is crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Scawthorpe and Cusworth was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,455 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,469 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Scawthorpe and Cusworth?
About 13,843 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Scawthorpe and Cusworth?
Scawthorpe and Cusworth 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.