Crime Rate in Cudworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cudworth

The total recorded crimes in Cudworth, Barnsley, UK in May 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cudworth crime rate of 8.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cudworth, encompassing approximately 11,264 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (54.17% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cudworth Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Moorland Terrace with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Pleasant View with total crimes: 6

How safe is Cudworth?

To understand the safety of Cudworth, we need to analyze Cudworth crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Cudworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 1115 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cudworth recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Cudworth had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 1,105 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cudworth recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Barnsley, Cudworth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cudworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cudworth has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 8.52 ranking 14th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Cudworth crimes were 1,115. The crime rate of Cudworth in 2024 was 98.98 (year) or 8.25 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cudworth were around 1,105 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.09 (year) or 8.17 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cudworth)CrimesRank (Cudworth)CrimesRank (Cudworth)
Kingstone287 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot241 22,652 22,645 2
Central171 42,555 32,490 3
Dearne North176 31,932 52,185 4
Old Town147 61,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton125 81,523 91,608 5
St Helens170 51,877 61,326 11
North East142 71,546 71,524 7
Rockingham96 151,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough93 161,457 101,353 9
Dearne South118 91,185 151,264 12
Darfield102 121,436 111,333 10
Penistone East105 101,240 131,045 16
Royston104 111,380 121,259 13
Wombwell98 131,209 141,239 14
Hoyland Milton76 17887 18906 17
Dodworth71 18933 17758 18
Darton East68 19783 19754 19
Darton West60 20657 20682 20
Penistone West51 21613 21626 21

Cudworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202515
February 20257
January 202513
December 20247
November 202416
October 202418
September 202410
August 202417
July 20247
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 128 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 20247
November 20242
October 202411
September 20249
August 202416
July 202416
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 411 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202524
March 202534
February 202519
January 202527
December 202425
November 202433
October 202432
September 202424
August 202431
July 202425
June 202468
May 202432

A total of 68 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20253
February 202510
January 202512
December 20242
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 202410
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Cudworth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cudworth postcode area is presented below.

1. Moorland Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Pleasant View (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Princess Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs5
5. West View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Montague Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other crime1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
8. Meadow Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Belmont (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. Jackson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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