Crime Rate in Rother Vale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rother Vale

The total recorded crimes in Rother Vale, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rother Vale crime rate of 8.96 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 Rother Vale, encompassing approximately 9,041 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Rother Vale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Coalbrook Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Lescar Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Rother Vale?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Rother Vale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 744 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Rother Vale recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Rother Vale had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 616 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Rother Vale recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rother Vale Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Rother Vale has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 8.96 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Rother Vale crimes were 744. The crime rate of Rother Vale in 2024 was 82.28 (year) or 6.86 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rother Vale were around 616 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.13 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 22 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
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
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

Rother Vale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20249
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 202411
November 20244
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20247
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202516
January 20259
December 202414
November 202416
October 202423
September 202427
August 202423
July 202414
June 202426
May 202428
April 202418

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20246
October 202422
September 202412
August 20244
July 202419
June 202416
May 202418
April 20248

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20248
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Rother Vale in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Coalbrook Grove (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Lescar Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Mary'S Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Rotherwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
6. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Derwent Chase (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Highfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jacob Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Bole Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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