Crime Rate in Greasbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greasbrough

The total recorded crimes in Greasbrough, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greasbrough crime rate of 7.41 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 Greasbrough, encompassing approximately 14,030 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (2.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Greasbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Wingfield Road with total crimes: 7
  • Wagon Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Greasbrough?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Greasbrough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1283 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Greasbrough witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Greasbrough had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,120 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Greasbrough witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Greasbrough Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Greasbrough has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 7.41 ranking 9th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Greasbrough crimes were 1,283. The crime rate of Greasbrough in 2024 was 91.44 (year) or 7.62 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Greasbrough were around 1,120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.82 (year) or 6.65 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greasbrough)CrimesRank (Greasbrough)CrimesRank (Greasbrough)
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
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
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
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

Greasbrough 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 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 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 Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202515
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243

A total of 494 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202545
May 202551
April 202544
March 202540
February 202535
January 202538
December 202436
November 202441
October 202435
September 202447
August 202436

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
August 20243

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 128 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202510
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Greasbrough in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Wingfield Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Wagon Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Ash View (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Town Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
6. Fenton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Wingfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Robinets Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Library Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Lapwater Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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