Up to 30 youngsters have made death threats against three Neighbourhood War-dens brought in to protect residents.
The yobs warned they knew where the wardens lived and their homes would be torched if they carried on.
The axing of patrols comes after months of trouble in Worsbrough which has seen wardens under siege in the local police station, calling police officers for back up.
Only last week five people were arrested after a gang ran riot after police tried to arrest an alleged shoplifter - the third such incident in a month.
At a public meeting this week a warden - who asked not to be named - stunned members of the public by revealing how one yob had threatened to blow off his kneecaps with a shotgun.
In another incident he said colleagues feared for their lives when their patrol car was surrounded by a 40-strong gang.
He said: "Things are getting out of hand down there. It is our job to get information and evidence, but what can you do when you're trapped in a car surrounded by a gang?"
Now only patrols in cars will continue in the area.
A council spokesman said the gang was seen as a real threat.
They have already assaulted a police officer so they aren't gong to be averse to assaulting a warden."
Twelve ringleaders have been identified and steps are being taken to bring them before the courts.
Injunctions will be sought to prevent them going to the areas where the gangs congregate.
Local councillors Terry Bristowe admitted people were terrified.
"They are up to real rottenness, disruption and may-hem.
"They aren't even worried about the police so they certainly aren't going to be bothered about wardens."
A police spokesman denied there was a break down in law and order in Wors-brough.
"We haven't lost control down there. A lot of work has been done and is being done.
"It's not just a policing issue, it's a much wider problem.
"We are working with our partners including the council to find long-term solutions not just quick fixes."