Crime Rate in Rawmarsh West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rawmarsh West

The total recorded crimes in Rawmarsh West, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rawmarsh West crime rate of 9.50 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 Rawmarsh West, encompassing approximately 12,320 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rawmarsh West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rail Mill Way with total crimes: 13
  • Broad Street with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9

How safe is Rawmarsh West?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Rawmarsh West reported a higher crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1,528 crimes compared to 1,294. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rawmarsh West witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rawmarsh West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,594 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rawmarsh West witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rawmarsh West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rawmarsh West has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 9.50 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Rawmarsh West crimes were 1,528. The crime rate of Rawmarsh West in 2024 was 124.02 (year) or 10.34 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rawmarsh West were around 1,594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.38 (year) or 10.78 (month) ranking 4 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
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
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

Rawmarsh West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 202421
August 202415
July 20248
June 202418
May 202420
April 20246

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 514 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202527
January 202532
December 202444
November 202436
October 202432
September 202432
August 202444
July 202428
June 2024104
May 202446
April 202450

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246
April 202411

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 202416
November 202412
October 20247
September 202413
August 202425
July 202412
June 202428
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 99 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202523
January 202523
December 202412
November 202418
October 202418
September 202414
August 202426
July 202415
June 202432
May 202419
April 202419

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rawmarsh West in March 2025

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

1. Rail Mill Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Broad Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Durnan Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Parade (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Alexandria Centre (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Jackson Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Macmanus Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Pipe House Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3

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