Crime Rate in Greasbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greasbrough

The total recorded crimes in Greasbrough, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greasbrough crime rate of 8.34 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (15.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
Greasbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wagon Road with total crimes: 10
  • Ash View with total crimes: 8
  • Woodside Walk with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Greasbrough has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 8.34 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Greasbrough)CrimesRank (Greasbrough)CrimesRank (Greasbrough)
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
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
Brinsworth65 16789 18791 18
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

Greasbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202416
July 20246
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202510
February 20257
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 20249
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 572 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202544
March 202540
February 202535
January 202538
December 202436
November 202441
October 202435
September 202447
August 202436
July 202439
June 202478
May 202452

A total of 119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 202418

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Wagon Road (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
2. Ash View (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Woodside Walk (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Elm Grove (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Lapwater Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Ginhouse Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
7. Fenton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Wingfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
9. Robinets Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Teesdale Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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