Crime Rate in Rotherham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherham

The total recorded crimes in Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 2,588 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherham crime rate of 9.74 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (965) incidents (5.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (442) incidents (-0.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (219) incidents (14.66% increase)
Rotherham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • College Lane with total crimes: 30
  • Henry Street with total crimes: 29

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 (426 crimes), and the safest, Hellaby & Maltby West (29 crimes), is 397 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Rotherham.

Similarly, the area of Rotherham Central (373 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Maltby West & Hellaby (29 crimes), with a difference of 344 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Rotherham.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Boston Castle426
Rotherham West213
Rotherham East207
Dinnington142
Dalton & Thrybergh127

Safest Wards:

Bramley & Ravenfield51
Aston & Todwick50
Kilnhurst & Swinton East50
Anston & Woodsetts39
Hellaby & Maltby West29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Rotherham Central373
Masbrough & Bradgate151
Rawmarsh South123
Greasborough117
East Herringthorpe115

Safest Areas:

Ravenfield & Bramley North38
Kiveton, Todwick & Harthill38
Swinton South33
Anston & Woodsetts31
Maltby West & Hellaby29

Rotherham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rotherham has recorded 2,588 crimes with crime rate of 9.74 ranking 89th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)CrimesRank (South Yorkshire)
Barnsley2,597 332,318 330,570 3
Sheffield6,244 282,022 275,208 2
Doncaster3,775 148,010 145,176 1

Rotherham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 968 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 463 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1790 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (936 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1949 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 162.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 290 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025151
April 2025144
March 2025132
February 2025151
January 2025152
December 2024147
November 2024123
October 2024158
September 2024170
August 2024163
July 2024168
June 2024290

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20252
February 20255
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20246
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412

A total of 1746 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 252 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 2025140
March 2025116
February 2025109
January 2025134
December 2024141
November 2024151
October 2024144
September 2024141
August 2024121
July 2024163
June 2024252

A total of 119 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202511
February 20259
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 202414
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 11408 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 950.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1790 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025965
April 2025916
March 2025875
February 2025739
January 2025758
December 2024811
November 2024908
October 2024850
September 2024890
August 2024938
July 2024968
June 20241790

A total of 397 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202535
March 202537
February 202523
January 202522
December 202433
November 202424
October 202429
September 202446
August 202432
July 202426
June 202458

A total of 1532 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 202587
March 202595
February 202594
January 202584
December 2024175
November 2024146
October 2024141
September 2024131
August 2024130
July 2024121
June 2024222

A total of 1131 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202586
March 202594
February 202561
January 202593
December 202486
November 2024107
October 202475
September 202486
August 202497
July 202495
June 2024178

A total of 835 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202564
April 202543
March 202570
February 202560
January 202586
December 202481
November 202462
October 202472
September 202468
August 202453
July 202462
June 2024114

A total of 259 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202528
March 202525
February 202510
January 202518
December 202420
November 202427
October 202415
September 202423
August 202421
July 202421
June 202432

A total of 5282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 440.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 936 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025442
April 2025445
March 2025398
February 2025319
January 2025295
December 2024287
November 2024402
October 2024487
September 2024379
August 2024429
July 2024463
June 2024936

A total of 2541 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 211.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 426 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025182
April 2025185
March 2025186
February 2025141
January 2025171
December 2024177
November 2024228
October 2024227
September 2024182
August 2024223
July 2024213
June 2024426

A total of 2092 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 174.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 282 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025185
April 2025202
March 2025195
February 2025147
January 2025119
December 2024159
November 2024182
October 2024136
September 2024160
August 2024188
July 2024137
June 2024282

A total of 2483 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 206.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 412 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025219
April 2025191
March 2025216
February 2025129
January 2025169
December 2024128
November 2024190
October 2024166
September 2024196
August 2024224
July 2024243
June 2024412

High Crime Locations Rotherham in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery3
Theft from the person2
2. College Lane (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting25
Public order5
3. Henry Street (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting11
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Bridgegate (Map)
Total22
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
5. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Theft from the person1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1

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