Crime Rate in Boston Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boston Castle

The total recorded crimes in Boston Castle, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 426 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boston Castle crime rate of 12.90 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 Boston Castle, encompassing approximately 33,021 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (133) incidents (25.47% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (85) incidents (28.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (58) incidents (3.57% increase)
Boston Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 50
  • College Lane with total crimes: 32
  • Henry Street with total crimes: 29

How safe is Boston Castle?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Boston Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 4,827 crimes compared to 1,294. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Boston Castle witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Boston Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 3,979 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Boston Castle witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Boston Castle has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Boston Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Boston Castle has recorded 426 crimes with crime rate of 12.90 ranking 1th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Boston Castle crimes were 4,827. The crime rate of Boston Castle in 2024 was 146.18 (year) or 12.18 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boston Castle were around 3,979 crimes with yearly crime rate of 120.50 (year) or 10.04 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boston Castle)CrimesRank (Boston Castle)CrimesRank (Boston Castle)
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West112 81,528 61,594 4
Dinnington142 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh127 51,555 51,503 5
Greasbrough117 61,283 81,120 10
Wath114 71,460 71,376 7
Maltby East100 111,212 101,282 8
Rawmarsh East96 121,092 121,150 9
Keppel103 101,281 91,120 11
Hoober106 91,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South75 131,012 141,040 13
Swinton Rockingham60 171,021 13944 15
Wales57 19956 15979 14
Wickersley North71 14783 19765 19
Rother Vale66 15744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest53 20921 16838 16
Brinsworth65 16789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West29 25687 22803 17
Sitwell59 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts39 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield51 21630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick50 22621 24545 25
Kilnhurst & Swinton East50 23610 25552 23

Boston Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (133 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (85 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (106 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (109 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (65 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 99 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (113 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (73 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (130 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (80 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 140 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (222 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (146 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (119 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (63 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 202412
November 202414
October 202418
September 202411
August 202412
July 202410
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 1606 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 123.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 222 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025133
April 2025106
March 2025109
February 202599
January 202582
December 2024108
November 2024113
October 2024120
September 2024130
August 2024125
July 2024140
June 2024222
May 2024119

A total of 573 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202545
March 202549
February 202527
January 202541
December 202426
November 202439
October 202456
September 202440
August 202429
July 202442
June 202482
May 202447

A total of 224 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202515
February 202516
January 202515
December 202413
November 202421
October 20249
September 202421
August 202417
July 202413
June 202440
May 202420

A total of 864 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 66.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202556
March 202565
February 202538
January 202537
December 202460
November 202457
October 202473
September 202451
August 202480
July 202480
June 2024146
May 202463

A total of 83 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 355 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202528
March 202519
February 202520
January 202522
December 202430
November 202425
October 202427
September 202427
August 202424
July 202426
June 202452
May 202428

A total of 287 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202522
March 202516
February 202511
January 202513
December 202420
November 202421
October 202426
September 202420
August 202429
July 202432
June 202444
May 202419

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202511
March 20255
February 202518
January 20258
December 202411
November 202411
October 202414
September 202412
August 202410
July 202410
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 183 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 202515
January 202511
December 202418
November 202410
October 20244
September 202426
August 202426
July 202414
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 580 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202566
March 202549
February 202519
January 202522
December 202453
November 202452
October 202425
September 202427
August 202455
July 202421
June 202482
May 202424

A total of 73 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 46 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

High Crime Locations Boston Castle in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total50
Shoplifting38
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery3
Theft from the person2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. College Lane (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting25
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Henry Street (Map)
Total29
Shoplifting11
Public order7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Bridgegate (Map)
Total24
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Market Place (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Corporation Street (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
Robbery1
8. Middle Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Other theft2
Public order1
9. Baker Street (Map)
Total10
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Jubilee Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1

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