Crime Rate in Rawmarsh West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rawmarsh West

The total recorded crimes in Rawmarsh West, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rawmarsh West crime rate of 9.09 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
Rawmarsh West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rail Mill Way with total crimes: 11
  • Terrace Road with total crimes: 9
  • A633 with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Rotherham.

    • 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 areas in the Rotherham.

  • 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 May 2025 the Rawmarsh West has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 9.09 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rawmarsh West)CrimesRank (Rawmarsh West)CrimesRank (Rawmarsh West)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Dinnington142 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh127 51,555 51,503 5
Greasbrough117 61,283 81,120 10
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

Rawmarsh West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (26 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202510
March 20257
February 202512
January 202511
December 202416
November 202412
October 20247
September 202413
August 202425
July 202412
June 202428
May 202413

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202532
March 202539
February 202527
January 202532
December 202444
November 202436
October 202432
September 202432
August 202444
July 202428
June 2024104
May 202446

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20249
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202516
March 202515
February 20255
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20245
September 202421
August 202415
July 20248
June 202418
May 202420

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 202510
February 20256
January 202512
December 20247
November 202410
October 20247
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 53 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202526
March 202519
February 202523
January 202523
December 202412
November 202418
October 202418
September 202414
August 202426
July 202415
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rawmarsh West in May 2025

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

1. Rail Mill Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Terrace Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary1
3. A633 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Bear Tree Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Aldwarke Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broad Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
7. Alexandria Centre (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
8. Thompson Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Rolls Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Dale Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1

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