Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Cudworth and Shafton during July 2025, accounting for 47.4% of all reported crimes. With 45 incidents recorded, this category significantly outpaced the UK average for the same type of crime, which stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate for the area was 7.7 per 1,000, placing it 10.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This disparity reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s built-up character within Barnsley and the seasonal dynamics of July, which typically sees increased public interactions due to festivals and summer events. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained relatively low, the rise in violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas. The breakdown of crimes also revealed that anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, decreased by 41.2% compared to June, possibly due to increased community engagement or local initiatives. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 160%, suggests that specific incidents or environmental factors may have contributed to this trend. The seasonal context of July, with schools out and tourism peaks, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, as open spaces and extended public hours can create opportunities for certain types of crime. Despite the rise in violent offences, the area’s overall crime rate remains below the UK average, indicating that while localized challenges persist, the broader systemic risks that affect larger urban centres are less pronounced here.

July saw a 60.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 28 to 45 cases. This surge, which places the category 18% above the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, may partly explain the overall rise in crime. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson jumped by 160% (5 to 13), a stark contrast to the 80% UK average for the category. Robbery also doubled, with two incidents reported compared to one in June. Conversely, burglary fell by 80% (10 to 2), aligning with the area’s 26% below the UK average for this crime type. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 41.2% (17 to 10), a decline that contrasts with the UK average of 1.6 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a mix of localized factors, such as seasonal activity influencing violent crime, and possibly improved local measures in property-related offences. For residents, the daily crime count of three offers a concrete reference for understanding the pace of reported incidents.

The crime rate for Cudworth and Shafton in July 2025 rose by 4.4% compared to June, moving from 7.4 to 7.7 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains 10.5% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported across the 31 days of July, translating to roughly one crime for every 130 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of the local crime environment, though it does not account for fluctuations in activity that may occur on specific days. The population context reveals that, despite the increase, the area’s crime rate is still relatively low compared to national benchmarks. This suggests that while local factors may have contributed to the rise, broader systemic differences between Cudworth and Shafton and the UK average persist.