Crime Rate in Rotherham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rotherham West

The total recorded crimes in Rotherham West, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 182 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rotherham West crime rate of 8.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (40.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (18) incidents (260.00% increase)
Rotherham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Street with total crimes: 12
  • Walter Street with total crimes: 8
  • Cavendish Road with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Rotherham West has recorded 182 crimes with crime rate of 8.71 ranking 3th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)
Boston Castle356 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East196 22,674 22,439 2
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
Rother Vale81 14744 21616 22
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

Rotherham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (58 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 335 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202516
January 202514
December 202411
November 202415
October 202441
September 202430
August 202442
July 202420
June 202456
May 202440
April 202426

A total of 155 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 915 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 178 reported cases.

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

A total of 200 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517
December 20248
November 202412
October 202410
September 202418
August 20247
July 202419
June 202430
May 202411
April 202416

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 202511
December 20246
November 20244
October 20247
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 108 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 202414
November 202415
October 202414
September 20244
August 20246
July 202410
June 202418
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20247
April 202411

A total of 134 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 77 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rotherham West in March 2025

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

1. Park Street (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Walter Street (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Rosebery Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Little Common Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Andrews Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Psalters Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
8. Princes Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Thornhill Edge (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Roman Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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