Crime Rate in Dinnington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dinnington

The total recorded crimes in Dinnington, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dinnington crime rate of 11.04 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
Dinnington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Abbey Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Leicester 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Dinnington has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 11.04 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.

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
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
Brinsworth67 17789 18791 18
Anston & Woodsetts42 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield59 20630 23550 24
Kilnhurst & Swinton East55 21610 25552 23
Aston & Todwick40 25621 24545 25

Dinnington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202560
February 202551
January 202530
December 202437
November 202457
October 202445
September 202448
August 202432
July 202440
June 202476
May 202442
April 202435

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 202410
November 20249
October 20241
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 359 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202530
January 202525
December 202417
November 202428
October 202444
September 202428
August 202429
July 202427
June 202464
May 202428
April 202415

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 202413
November 202410
October 202416
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 202411
October 20244
September 20248
August 20249
July 202412
June 202416
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20249
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 202511
December 202420
November 20243
October 202413
September 202411
August 202410
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249
April 20244

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
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
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
May 20243

High Crime Locations Dinnington in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Abbey Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Leicester Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Plantation Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Byron Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. South Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Old School Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
8. Constable Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Carr Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Rotherham Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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