Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 saw a dramatic shift in Cudworth and Shafton's crime profile, with vehicle crime and burglary surging to unprecedented levels. The area's overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a position consistent with its status as a built-up area within Barnsley. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 30.8% of all reported crimes.3 per 1,000 was 20% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.7% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 that was 1% below the national figure. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — likely contributed to patterns seen in public order offences (9 cases) and anti-social behaviour, though the exact interplay between tourism and local activity remains unclear. Vehicle crime and burglary both saw extreme spikes, though these figures will be explored in greater detail in the highlights section. The data suggests a complex relationship between the area's urban character and its crime dynamics, with retail centres and transport hubs potentially influencing property crime trends.

The most striking month-on-month change was the 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 10 cases in June 2025. This surge, coupled with a 233% rise in burglary (from 3 to 10 cases), represents the most dramatic shift in the area's crime profile in recent months. Both categories now exceed their UK averages by significant margins: vehicle crime is 116% above the national rate of 0.4 per 1,000, while burglary is 186% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. These figures may partly explain the broader property crime category, which accounted for 37.4% of total reported incidents. In contrast, drug-related crimes fell by 87.5%, from 8 to 1 case, marking the most substantial decrease in any category. Other crime also dropped by 75%, from 8 to 2 cases, though this category's UK average is only slightly above the local rate. The stark contrast between rising property crime and falling drug offences suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. For residents, the sharp increase in vehicle crime may be particularly concerning, as it represents a 400% month-on-month jump that could signal changes in local transport patterns or vehicle security practices.

June 2025 marked a 16.5% decline in Cudworth and Shafton's crime rate compared to the previous month, when the rate stood at 8.8 per 1,000 residents. This reduction brings the area's monthly crime exposure to one reported incident for every 136 residents, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in June, a rate that remains consistent with broader UK trends for similar built-up areas. While the overall crime rate is 8.6% below the UK average, the disparity in specific categories is striking: burglary and vehicle crime are both significantly above their national counterparts, while violent crime and anti-social behaviour are marginally below. This divergence highlights the importance of local context in interpreting crime statistics, as the area's urban density and transport infrastructure may influence property crime rates differently than they do in more rural or suburban regions. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Cudworth and Shafton's crime profile is not uniform — while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime types suggests unique local challenges that may require targeted policing strategies or community interventions.