Crime Rate in Dinnington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dinnington

The total recorded crimes in Dinnington, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dinnington crime rate of 12.82 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 Dinnington, encompassing approximately 12,323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (64) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-15.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
Dinnington Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 8
  • Leicester Road with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Dinnington?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Dinnington reported a higher crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1,598 crimes compared to 1,294. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dinnington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Dinnington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,408 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dinnington witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dinnington Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dinnington has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 12.82 ranking 4th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Dinnington crimes were 1,598. The crime rate of Dinnington in 2024 was 129.67 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dinnington were around 1,408 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.25 (year) or 9.52 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dinnington)CrimesRank (Dinnington)CrimesRank (Dinnington)
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
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
Anston & Woodsetts70 17772 20660 20
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

Dinnington 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 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (44 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 351 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202532
May 202537
April 202530
March 202524
February 202530
January 202525
December 202417
November 202428
October 202444
September 202428
August 202429

A total of 571 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202564
June 202564
May 202539
April 202544
March 202560
February 202551
January 202530
December 202437
November 202457
October 202445
September 202448
August 202432

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
May 202510
April 202522
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 202413
November 202410
October 202416
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 62 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202511
April 202515
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202513
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 72 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202512
May 202512
April 202516
March 20254
February 20255
January 202511
December 202420
November 20243
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20256
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dinnington in July 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Leicester Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Eastern Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
5. Queen Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Leys Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
8. Addison Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
9. Rotherham Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
10. Old Hall Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary3

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