Crime Rate in Rotherham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherham East

The total recorded crimes in Rotherham East, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 277 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherham East crime rate of 5.72 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 Rotherham East, encompassing approximately 48,415 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (100) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (59) incidents (90.32% increase)
  • Other theft: (21) incidents (200.00% increase)
Rotherham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eldon Road with total crimes: 18
  • St Leonard'S Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Burns Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Rotherham East?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Rotherham East reported a higher crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 2,674 crimes compared to 1,294. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rotherham East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Rotherham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 2,439 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rotherham East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rotherham East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rotherham East has recorded 277 crimes with crime rate of 5.72 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Rotherham East crimes were 2,674. The crime rate of Rotherham East in 2024 was 55.23 (year) or 4.60 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rotherham East were around 2,439 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.38 (year) or 4.20 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham East)CrimesRank (Rotherham East)CrimesRank (Rotherham East)
Boston Castle377 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham West195 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West103 101,528 61,594 4
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh124 81,555 51,503 5
Wath131 51,460 71,376 7
Thurcroft & Wickersley South126 61,012 141,040 13
Keppel125 71,281 91,120 11
Maltby East98 111,212 101,282 8
Greasbrough104 91,283 81,120 10
Rawmarsh East92 131,092 121,150 9
Hoober81 151,158 111,087 12
Aughton & Swallownest96 12921 16838 16
Swinton Rockingham76 161,021 13944 15
Wales52 23956 15979 14
Brinsworth84 14789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West58 22687 22803 17
Sitwell68 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts70 17772 20660 20
Wickersley North66 19783 19765 19
Rother Vale65 20744 21616 22
Kilnhurst & Swinton East62 21610 25552 23
Bramley & Ravenfield51 24630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick49 25621 24545 25

Rotherham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (85 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (76 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (86 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (75 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 68 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 85 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (87 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (70 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 931 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202585
May 202576
April 202586
March 202575
February 202568
January 202551
December 202485
November 202487
October 202474
September 202474
August 202470

A total of 100 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 202511
January 202517
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 165 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20257
May 202516
April 202522
March 202513
February 202513
January 202516
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 202416
August 202422

A total of 87 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 202513
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 101 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 79 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20253
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 202514
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 202419
November 202413
October 202413
September 202413
August 202423

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 426 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202531
May 202538
April 202537
March 202528
February 202523
January 202522
December 202432
November 202442
October 202452
September 202429
August 202433

A total of 221 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 20259
May 202521
April 202518
March 202519
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202423
October 202426
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Rotherham East in July 2025

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

1. Eldon Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Leonard'S Lane (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Burns Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Hardwicke Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. St John'S Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Clifton Park Rise (Map)
Total8
Burglary3
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Arnold Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
8. Selwyn Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
9. Russell Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Foljambe Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2

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