Crime Rate in Dodworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dodworth

The total recorded crimes in Dodworth, Barnsley, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dodworth crime rate of 7.10 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 Dodworth, encompassing approximately 9,866 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Dodworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Saville Road with total crimes: 6
  • Locke Road with total crimes: 5
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dodworth?

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

  • Relative to Barnsley:

    • In 2024, Dodworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Barnsley average, with 933 crimes compared to 1539.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dodworth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

    • In 2023, Dodworth had fewer crimes than the Barnsley average, with 758 crimes compared to 1,456. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dodworth recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Barnsley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dodworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dodworth has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 7.10 ranking 18th out of 20 in the Barnsley, UK

In 2024, the total Dodworth crimes were 933. The crime rate of Dodworth in 2024 was 94.57 (year) or 7.88 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Barnsley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dodworth were around 758 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.83 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Barnsley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dodworth)CrimesRank (Dodworth)CrimesRank (Dodworth)
Kingstone250 13,820 13,464 1
Stairfoot236 22,652 22,645 2
Central180 42,555 32,490 3
St Helens186 31,877 61,326 11
Dearne North148 51,932 52,185 4
Old Town142 71,982 41,571 6
Monk Bretton131 81,523 91,608 5
North East147 61,546 71,524 7
Rockingham100 141,536 81,433 8
Worsbrough100 131,457 101,353 9
Wombwell117 91,209 141,239 14
Darfield106 111,436 111,333 10
Penistone East114 101,240 131,045 16
Dearne South79 171,185 151,264 12
Royston105 121,380 121,259 13
Cudworth92 161,115 161,105 15
Hoyland Milton93 15887 18906 17
Darton East57 21783 19754 19
Penistone West60 19613 21626 21
Darton West59 20657 20682 20

Dodworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202513
April 20258
March 202512
February 20258
January 20256
December 202411
November 202410
October 202417
September 202419
August 202421

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20247
October 20247
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202522
May 202527
April 202525
March 202531
February 202525
January 202518
December 202428
November 202422
October 202425
September 202414
August 202420

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20258
January 20253
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dodworth in July 2025

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

1. Saville Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Locke Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Barnsley Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodland Drive (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Daleswood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Longley Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Gate Crescent (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hunter'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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