Crime Rate in Rotherham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherham East

The total recorded crimes in Rotherham East, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 207 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherham East crime rate of 4.28 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (76) incidents (-11.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
Rotherham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardwicke Road with total crimes: 14
  • Eldon Road with total crimes: 14
  • High Greave Place with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Rotherham East has recorded 207 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham East)CrimesRank (Rotherham East)CrimesRank (Rotherham East)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West112 81,528 61,594 4
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

Rotherham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (97 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20254
January 20259
December 202412
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20247
July 20249
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 277 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202518
March 202519
February 202514
January 202515
December 202421
November 202423
October 202426
September 202414
August 202421
July 202421
June 202440
May 202424

A total of 1062 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 81.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202576
April 202586
March 202575
February 202568
January 202551
December 202485
November 202487
October 202474
September 202474
August 202470
July 202469
June 2024150
May 202497

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202522
March 202513
February 202513
January 202516
December 202411
November 202416
October 202413
September 202411
August 20246
July 202413
June 202430
May 202417

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202512
March 202510
February 202510
January 202510
December 202419
November 202413
October 202413
September 202413
August 202423
July 202416
June 202420
May 202420

A total of 494 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202537
March 202528
February 202523
January 202522
December 202432
November 202442
October 202452
September 202429
August 202433
July 202437
June 202480
May 202441

A total of 101 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20255
February 202513
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 153 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 202410
October 20244
September 202416
August 202422
July 20244
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 202511
January 202517
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 100 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202510
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202410
November 20246
October 20245
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Rotherham East in May 2025

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

1. Hardwicke Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
2. Eldon Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting9
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. High Greave Place (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Goldsmith Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Lindley Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Lanes (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Robbery1
7. Shakespeare Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Doncaster Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Larch Mews (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1

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