Cudworth and Shafton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Cudworth and Shafton during May 2025 reveals a distinct profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.1%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences contribute 13% of the overall crime rate. The area’s crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 residents places it 8.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories. The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature within Barnsley, where higher population density and community interactions could contribute to incidents. Anti-social behaviour, which is 34% above the UK average, may reflect challenges in managing public spaces or addressing underlying social issues. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely plays a role in the rise of public order and violent offences. Meanwhile, the significantly higher rates of 'Other crime' and possession of weapons compared to the UK average suggest a need for further investigation into the nature of these incidents, as they do not align with typical patterns seen in other regions. The data also shows that property crimes, while lower than violent offences, remain a concern, with shoplifting and vehicle crime below UK averages but showing notable fluctuations in May.

May 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns within Cudworth and Shafton, with 'Other crime' surging by 700% from one to eight incidents, and possession of weapons increasing by 200%. This spike in 'Other crime' suggests a potential rise in unclassified or emerging issues that may not be immediately apparent from standard categorisations. Concurrently, shoplifting incidents doubled from one to two, indicating a possible seasonal influence or specific local factors affecting retail areas. In contrast, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7%, which could be linked to reduced traffic during May or changes in parking patterns. These fluctuations highlight a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes maintaining their dominance at 35.8% of all incidents. This is significantly above the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000. The disproportionate rise in 'Other crime'—337% above the UK average—suggests a unique local challenge that may warrant closer examination by local authorities.

Cudworth and Shafton's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 31.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000. This shift reflects a significant uptick in reported incidents, particularly in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a 31-day period. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 114 residents, underscoring the scale of exposure within the local population. When compared to the UK average, the area’s rate remains higher, with an 8.6% discrepancy. This comparison is further contextualised by the population size of 12,389, which scales the monthly exposure to a figure that resonates with residents on a personal level. The increase in crime rate may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the extended evenings and increased socialising that May typically brings, contributing to a rise in incidents involving public spaces and community interactions.