Crime Rate in Brinsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brinsworth

The total recorded crimes in Brinsworth, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brinsworth crime rate of 3.52 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 Brinsworth, encompassing approximately 19,048 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Brinsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairburn Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Whitecroft Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brinsworth?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Brinsworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 789 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brinsworth recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brinsworth had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 791 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brinsworth recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brinsworth Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brinsworth has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 17th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Brinsworth crimes were 789. The crime rate of Brinsworth in 2024 was 41.42 (year) or 3.45 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brinsworth were around 791 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.53 (year) or 3.46 (month) ranking 18 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
Anston & Woodsetts42 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield59 20630 23550 24
Kilnhurst & Swinton East55 21610 25552 23
Aston & Todwick40 25621 24545 25

Brinsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 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 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 202420
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 202424
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413
June 202438
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202418
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202513
December 202417
November 202413
October 202422
September 202417
August 202417
July 202418
June 202438
May 20249
April 202416

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Brinsworth in March 2025

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

1. Fairburn Gardens (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Whitecroft Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Grange Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
5. Blackbird Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Armistead Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Fortway Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Rothbury Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Gresham Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
10. Pike Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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