Crime Rate in Anston & Woodsetts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Anston & Woodsetts

The total recorded crimes in Anston & Woodsetts, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Anston & Woodsetts crime rate of 4.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Anston & Woodsetts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunnyside Close with total crimes: 8
  • Woodland Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Mulberry Road with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Rotherham.

    • 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 areas in the Rotherham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Anston & Woodsetts has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Anston & Woodsetts)CrimesRank (Anston & Woodsetts)CrimesRank (Anston & Woodsetts)
Boston Castle377 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East277 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West195 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West103 101,528 61,594 4
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh124 81,555 51,503 5
Wath131 51,460 71,376 7
Thurcroft & Wickersley South126 61,012 141,040 13
Keppel125 71,281 91,120 11
Maltby East98 111,212 101,282 8
Greasbrough104 91,283 81,120 10
Rawmarsh East92 131,092 121,150 9
Hoober81 151,158 111,087 12
Aughton & Swallownest96 12921 16838 16
Swinton Rockingham76 161,021 13944 15
Wales52 23956 15979 14
Brinsworth84 14789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West58 22687 22803 17
Sitwell68 18844 17654 21
Wickersley North66 19783 19765 19
Rother Vale65 20744 21616 22
Kilnhurst & Swinton East62 21610 25552 23
Bramley & Ravenfield51 24630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick49 25621 24545 25

Anston & Woodsetts 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 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 209 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 20259
April 20259
March 202519
February 202541
January 202510
December 202414
November 202416
October 202418
September 202422
August 202415

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202513
April 202515
March 202511
February 20255
January 202514
December 202415
November 202429
October 202412
September 202411
August 202423

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
August 20241

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

High Crime Locations Anston & Woodsetts in July 2025

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

1. Sunnyside Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Woodland Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Mulberry Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Common Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Azalea Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Second Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parkstone Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. The Wells (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Hillside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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