Sprotbrough and Cusworth Crime Overview
Sprotbrough and Cusworth is among the top 5 safest small towns in South Yorkshire, and is the 22nd safest overall out of South Yorkshire's 110 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Sprotbrough and Cusworth in 2020 was 38 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 136% lower than the South Yorkshire rate of 90 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Sprotbrough and Cusworth is the 210th safest small town, and the 4,825th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In May 2020, Sprotbrough and Cusworth was the worst small town in South Yorkshire for bicycle theft, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.09 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2017 was also a bad month for Sprotbrough and Cusworth residents, when it was South Yorkshire's most dangerous small town for theft from the person, recording 1 crime at a rate of 0.09 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Sprotbrough and Cusworth are violence and sexual offences, with 169 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 14. This is 31% higher than 2019's figure of 117 offences and a difference of 4.45 from 2019's crime rate of 10. Sprotbrough and Cusworth's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 50% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Sprotbrough and Cusworth to other towns and cities
See how Sprotbrough and Cusworth shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Sprotbrough and Cusworth and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Sprotbrough and Cusworth Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Sprotbrough and Cusworth This Year
| Sprotbrough and Cusworth | South Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 169 | 14.47 | 34,858 | 24.74 | 71% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.34 | 886 | 0.63 | 85% safer |
| Burglary | 66 | 5.65 | 10,031 | 7.12 | 26% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 51 | 4.37 | 14,691 | 10.43 | 139% safer |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.86 | 3,999 | 2.84 | 230% safer |
| Other Crime | 7 | 0.60 | 4,318 | 3.06 | 410% safer |
| Other Theft | 20 | 1.71 | 9,080 | 6.44 | 277% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.43 | 1,539 | 1.09 | 153% safer |
| Public Order | 44 | 3.77 | 14,283 | 10.14 | 169% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.17 | 1,319 | 0.94 | 453% safer |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.63 | 6,687 | 4.75 | 191% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.17 | 843 | 0.60 | 253% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 44 | 3.77 | 10,185 | 7.23 | 92% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 169 | 14.47 | 48,403 | 34.35 | 137% safer |
Crime in Sprotbrough and Cusworth Compared To South Yorkshire
Sprotbrough and Cusworth Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradfield | 549 | 31.68 | 20% safer |
| Brinsworth | 278 | 31.75 | 19% safer |
| Dalton | 379 | 37.38 | 1.5% safer |
| Sprotbrough and Cusworth | 443 | 37.94 | - |
| Penistone | 498 | 38.81 | 2.2% more dangerous |
| Barnby Dun with Kirk Sandall | 423 | 50.71 | 25% more dangerous |
| North and South Anston | 516 | 55.87 | 32% more dangerous |
| Aston cum Aughton | 877 | 57.35 | 34% more dangerous |
| Stocksbridge | 791 | 58.88 | 36% more dangerous |
Sprotbrough and Cusworth Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 12 | 12 | 14 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.69 | 0.43 | 0.34 | 0.34 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.8 | 4.7 | 7 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.8 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.09 | 0.26 | 0.60 | 0.86 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.51 | 1.0 | 0.77 | 0.60 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 3.7 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | - | 0.26 | - | 0.43 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.6 | 3.1 | 2.8 | 3.8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.26 | 0.09 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.8 | 3.8 | 2.1 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.26 | 0.09 | 0.17 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | Getting worse |
Changes In Sprotbrough and Cusworth's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Sprotbrough and Cusworth to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Sprotbrough and Cusworth | 37.94 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 44% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 51% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 54% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 56% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 61% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 63% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 71% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 72% more dangerous |
Crime in Sprotbrough and Cusworth's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cusworth | 370 | 61 | First |
| Sprotbrough | 446 | 59 | Second |
Crime in Sprotbrough and Cusworth During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Sprotbrough and Cusworth change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in September, when Sprotbrough and Cusworth saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson. Sprotbrough and Cusworth saw a large fall in burglary during August, when it fell by 88% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -25% | +14% | +144% | +133% | +36% | +11% | - | +9% | -21% | +36% |
| Burglary | -83% | +75% | -86% | -60% | +17% | -88% | +50% | +50% | -31% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -60% | - | -33% | -50% | +200% | +75% | +400% | -63% | -50% | +167% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | - | +50% | - | +33% | -40% | - | +200% | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +33% | +100% | - | - | -20% | +50% | +100% | +300% | -57% | - |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | -80% | - | +300% | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -29% | - | +400% | - | -40% | -17% | +67% | +100% | +40% | +33% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +88% | +40% | -8% | +57% | -14% | +22% | +280% | +67% | +9% | +47% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Sprotbrough and Cusworth
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Sprotbrough and Cusworth's local territorial police force is the South Yorkshire Police.How dangerous is Sprotbrough and Cusworth?
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The most common crimes in Sprotbrough and Cusworth are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Sprotbrough and Cusworth?
Sprotbrough and Cusworth's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021