Crime Rate in Rotherham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherham West

The total recorded crimes in Rotherham West, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 213 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherham West crime rate of 10.19 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 West, encompassing approximately 20,896 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (93) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
Rotherham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Upper Clara Street with total crimes: 12
  • Park Street with total crimes: 9
  • Greaves Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is Rotherham West?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Rotherham West reported a higher crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 2,285 crimes compared to 1,294. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Rotherham West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Rotherham West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 2,182 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Rotherham West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Rotherham West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Rotherham West has recorded 213 crimes with crime rate of 10.19 ranking 2th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Rotherham West crimes were 2,285. The crime rate of Rotherham West in 2024 was 109.35 (year) or 9.11 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rotherham West were around 2,182 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.42 (year) or 8.70 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham West)CrimesRank (Rotherham West)CrimesRank (Rotherham West)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (93 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (84 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (40 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (41 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (80 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 83 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (178 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (40 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 397 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202540
March 202524
February 202516
January 202514
December 202411
November 202415
October 202441
September 202430
August 202442
July 202420
June 202456
May 202440

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 170 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202516
March 202518
February 20255
January 202511
December 202416
November 202417
October 202412
September 202410
August 202412
July 202411
June 202420
May 202413

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 194 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202418
August 20247
July 202419
June 202430
May 202411

A total of 1034 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 79.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202593
April 202584
March 202580
February 202557
January 202567
December 202469
November 202457
October 202458
September 202468
August 202480
July 202483
June 2024178
May 202460

A total of 135 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 202411
July 202410
June 202424
May 202413

A total of 218 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202518
February 202515
January 202512
December 202417
November 202414
October 20249
September 202415
August 202410
July 202414
June 202452
May 202412

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20253
February 20253
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 202414
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 116 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 202414
November 202415
October 202414
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20247

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

High Crime Locations Rotherham West in May 2025

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

1. Upper Clara Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Park Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Greaves Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Winterhill Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ferham Park Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
Drugs1
6. Providence Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Little Common Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Walter Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hartington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Hartington Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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