Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lakeland Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Cudworth , and the 113th 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 Lakeland Close (S72 8SL) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 66.5% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lakeland Close (S72 8SL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 5 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 | Other crime | Pinfold Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | White Cross Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Pinfold Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Pinfold Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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