Crime Rate in Greasbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Greasbrough

The total recorded crimes in Greasbrough, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Greasbrough crime rate of 6.13 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
Greasbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wagon Road with total crimes: 8
  • Elm Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Lapwater 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Greasbrough has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 6.13 ranking 12th 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.

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
Dinnington136 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh107 71,555 51,503 5
Maltby East111 61,212 101,282 8
Wath88 101,460 71,376 7
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

Greasbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20258
January 20251
December 20246
November 202410
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20248
June 202432
May 20247
April 20249

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202535
January 202538
December 202436
November 202441
October 202435
September 202447
August 202436
July 202439
June 202478
May 202452
April 202431

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 202412
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 202416
July 20246
June 202432
May 202416
April 202419

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20255
December 20242
November 20247
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 202418
April 20243

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

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
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Greasbrough in March 2025

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

1. Wagon Road (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Elm Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
3. Lapwater Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary1
4. Teesdale Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Ash View (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Orchard Flatts Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
7. Treefield Close (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Munsbrough Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenside (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
10. Wingfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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