Crime Rate in Sitwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sitwell

The total recorded crimes in Sitwell, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sitwell crime rate of 2.59 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 Sitwell, encompassing approximately 21,234 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Sitwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Dewhill Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Great Bank Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Sitwell?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Sitwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 844 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sitwell recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sitwell had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 654 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sitwell recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sitwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sitwell has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 2.59 ranking 22th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Sitwell crimes were 844. The crime rate of Sitwell in 2024 was 39.75 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sitwell were around 654 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.80 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 21 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
Rother Vale81 14744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest67 18921 16838 16
Hellaby & Maltby West54 23687 22803 17
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

Sitwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20258
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20247
July 202426
June 202434
May 202422
April 202414

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
November 202411
October 20245
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202520
January 202523
December 202420
November 202417
October 202419
September 202416
August 202419
July 202420
June 202452
May 202426
April 202415

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20251
December 20248
November 20249
October 20243
September 202415
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202413
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
May 20243

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 62 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202412
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sitwell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Dewhill Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Great Bank Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Acres View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alma Row (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hall Close Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
7. Greystones Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Norbrook Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shrogswood Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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