Crime Rate in Rotherham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherham

The total recorded crimes in Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 2,788 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherham crime rate of 10.49 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rotherham, encompassing approximately 265,806 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1041) incidents (10.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (529) incidents (3.52% increase)
  • Public order: (258) incidents (24.64% increase)
Rotherham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Henry Street with total crimes: 22
  • Baker Street with total crimes: 21
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16

Rotherham Police Info:

South Yorkshire Police

How safe is Rotherham?

To understand the safety of Rotherham, we need to analyze Rotherham crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Rotherham has recorded 32,343 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 121.68 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 72 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 29,977 crimes with a crime rate of 112.78, ranking it 84 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to South Yorkshire:

    • In 2024, Rotherham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Yorkshire average, with 32343 crimes compared to 48673.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rotherham witnessed more crimes than 2 out of 3 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rotherham had fewer crimes than the South Yorkshire average, with 29,977 crimes compared to 45,233. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Rotherham witnessed more crimes than 3 out of 3 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Rotherham is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in South Yorkshire, Rotherham has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Rotherham Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Boston Castle (377 crimes), and the safest, Aston & Todwick (49 crimes), is 328 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Rotherham.

Similarly, the area of Rotherham Central (335 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ravenfield & Bramley North (33 crimes), with a difference of 302 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rotherham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Boston Castle377
Rotherham East277
Rotherham West195
Dinnington158
Wath131

Safest Wards:

Kilnhurst & Swinton East62
Hellaby & Maltby West58
Wales52
Bramley & Ravenfield51
Aston & Todwick49

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rotherham Central335
Masbrough & Bradgate144
Eastwood & East Dene136
Wath upon Dearne112
Rawmarsh South111

Safest Areas:

Wickersley North45
Kiveton, Todwick & Harthill40
Thorpe Hesley40
Swinton South36
Ravenfield & Bramley North33

Rotherham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rotherham has recorded 2,788 crimes with crime rate of 10.49 ranking 89th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.

In 2024, the total Rotherham crimes were 32,343. The crime rate of Rotherham in 2024 was 121.68 (year) or 10.14 (month) ranking it 72 danzarous in the UK. Rotherham ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in South Yorkshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rotherham were around 29,977 crimes with yearly crime rate of 112.78 (year) or 9.40 (month) ranking 84 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in South Yorkshire, Rotherham ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Rotherham

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Barnsley2,572 332,318 330,570 3
Sheffield6,679 282,022 275,208 2
Doncaster3,894 148,010 145,176 1

Rotherham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1041 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 529 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (946 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (511 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (965 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (442 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (916 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (445 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (875 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (398 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 739 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 319 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (758 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (295 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 811 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 287 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (908 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (402 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (850 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (487 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (890 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (379 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (938 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (429 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1033 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202584
May 202573
April 202586
March 202594
February 202561
January 202593
December 202486
November 2024107
October 202475
September 202486
August 202497

A total of 1379 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 175 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202590
May 2025106
April 202587
March 202595
February 202594
January 202584
December 2024175
November 2024146
October 2024141
September 2024131
August 2024130

A total of 4923 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 410.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 529 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025529
June 2025511
May 2025442
April 2025445
March 2025398
February 2025319
January 2025295
December 2024287
November 2024402
October 2024487
September 2024379
August 2024429

A total of 2282 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 190.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025188
June 2025192
May 2025182
April 2025185
March 2025186
February 2025141
January 2025171
December 2024177
November 2024228
October 2024227
September 2024182
August 2024223

A total of 781 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202559
May 202564
April 202543
March 202570
February 202560
January 202586
December 202481
November 202462
October 202472
September 202468
August 202453

A total of 385 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202533
May 202532
April 202535
March 202537
February 202523
January 202522
December 202433
November 202424
October 202429
September 202446
August 202432

A total of 1775 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025144
June 2025140
May 2025151
April 2025144
March 2025132
February 2025151
January 2025152
December 2024147
November 2024123
October 2024158
September 2024170
August 2024163

A total of 2293 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 191.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025258
June 2025207
May 2025219
April 2025191
March 2025216
February 2025129
January 2025169
December 2024128
November 2024190
October 2024166
September 2024196
August 2024224

A total of 10637 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 886.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1041 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251041
June 2025946
May 2025965
April 2025916
March 2025875
February 2025739
January 2025758
December 2024811
November 2024908
October 2024850
September 2024890
August 2024938

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 1592 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 132.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025120
May 2025134
April 2025140
March 2025116
February 2025109
January 2025134
December 2024141
November 2024151
October 2024144
September 2024141
August 2024121

A total of 77 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 202511
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 1987 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 165.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 202 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025145
June 2025169
May 2025185
April 2025202
March 2025195
February 2025147
January 2025119
December 2024159
November 2024182
October 2024136
September 2024160
August 2024188

A total of 267 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202525
May 202519
April 202528
March 202525
February 202510
January 202518
December 202420
November 202427
October 202415
September 202423
August 202421

High Crime Locations Rotherham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rotherham postcode area is presented below.

1. Henry Street (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting9
Public order6
Robbery3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
2. Baker Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Fox Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft2
5. College Lane (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting13
Robbery1
6. Bridgegate (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1

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