Total Crime Rate
54.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bleakley Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth , and the 306th lowest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bleakley Close (S72 8QH) in the last 12 months was 54.4 per 1,000 residents and was 39.5% lower than the Cudworth average (89.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 700.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 24.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bleakley Close (S72 8QH), the main crime hotspot is near The Brickyard. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cudworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bus/Coach Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Queens Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | High Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bleak Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gilder Way | — |
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