Crime Rate in Anston & Woodsetts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anston & Woodsetts

The total recorded crimes in Anston & Woodsetts, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anston & Woodsetts crime rate of 2.47 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 Anston & Woodsetts, encompassing approximately 17,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-53.66% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Anston & Woodsetts Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Green with total crimes: 5
  • Church Farm Court with total crimes: 2
  • Caperns Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Anston & Woodsetts?

To understand the safety of Anston & Woodsetts, we need to analyze Anston & Woodsetts crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Anston & Woodsetts demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 772 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Anston & Woodsetts recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Anston & Woodsetts had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 660 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Anston & Woodsetts recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Anston & Woodsetts has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Anston & Woodsetts Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Anston & Woodsetts has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 24th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Anston & Woodsetts crimes were 772. The crime rate of Anston & Woodsetts in 2024 was 45.36 (year) or 3.78 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Anston & Woodsetts were around 660 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.78 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)
Boston Castle356 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East196 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West182 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West117 51,528 61,594 4
Dinnington136 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh107 71,555 51,503 5
Maltby East111 61,212 101,282 8
Wath88 101,460 71,376 7
Greasbrough86 121,283 81,120 10
Swinton Rockingham91 81,021 13944 15
Rawmarsh East81 131,092 121,150 9
Keppel72 151,281 91,120 11
Wickersley North90 9783 19765 19
Hoober88 111,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South64 191,012 141,040 13
Wales67 16956 15979 14
Rother Vale81 14744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest67 18921 16838 16
Hellaby & Maltby West54 23687 22803 17
Sitwell55 22844 17654 21
Brinsworth67 17789 18791 18
Bramley & Ravenfield59 20630 23550 24
Kilnhurst & Swinton East55 21610 25552 23
Aston & Todwick40 25621 24545 25

Anston & Woodsetts Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202541
January 202510
December 202414
November 202416
October 202418
September 202422
August 202415
July 202421
June 202420
May 202411
April 202420

A total of 205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20255
January 202514
December 202415
November 202429
October 202412
September 202411
August 202423
July 202416
June 202428
May 202427
April 202414

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
April 20248

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Anston & Woodsetts in March 2025

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

1. The Green (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Church Farm Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Caperns Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hanging Bank Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Leonard'S Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Common Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Black Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cross Field Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Warren Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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