Crime Rate in Brinsworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brinsworth

The total recorded crimes in Brinsworth, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brinsworth crime rate of 3.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Brinsworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Tree Court with total crimes: 4
  • Fairburn Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Rotherham.

    • 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 areas in the Rotherham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Brinsworth has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 3.41 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brinsworth)CrimesRank (Brinsworth)CrimesRank (Brinsworth)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
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
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

Brinsworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202535
March 202510
February 20254
January 202510
December 20245
November 202411
October 202424
September 20249
August 202410
July 202413

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202516
February 202521
January 202513
December 202417
November 202413
October 202422
September 202417
August 202417
July 202418

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

High Crime Locations Brinsworth in May 2025

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

1. Oak Tree Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Fairburn Gardens (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Farm Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rothbury Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
7. Wensleydale Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Whitehill Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Duncan Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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