Crime in Sitwell, Rotherham
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| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket Map | Shoplifting: 11Robbery: 1 | 12 |
| On or near School Hill Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3Other crime: 1 | 4 |
| On or near Bent Lathes Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 3 |
| On or near East Bawtry Road Map | Drugs: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Hall Close Avenue Map | Violence and sexual offences: 3 | 3 |
| On or near Francis Crescent South Map | Other crime: 1Public order: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Petrol Station Map | Shoplifting: 3 | 3 |
| On or near B6410 Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Bawtry Road Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Woodall Road South Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
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Widespread illegal use of E- Scooters/E-Bikes.
Use by members of the public commuting.
Often used by takeaway delivery drivers (Just Eat, Deliveroo etc).
Often being purchased by parents for juvenile use.
Apparent confusion around the legality of their use in public.
Some confusion appears due to some Major Cities trialling rental schemes within certain City Centre boundaries.
Many retailers including even large ones such Curry’s/Halfords possibly selling these without clearly outlining the law/limitations around their use.
These matters are now being raised by MP’s, councillors and their constituents.
Issued: 23 Dec 2025
Status Update
Continued seizure of illegal E-Scooters/ E-Bikes.
Operations are being planned by Central NPT.
Creation of a POP plan.
Educational inputs by PCSO’s at schools/Life wise.
Joint working with trading standards.
Attending at local retailers to ensure a clear message is being given by them on customers purchasing, with a request to display our signage.
Educational leafleting and signage placed in the town centre.
Liaison with fast food outlets/ human slavery team.
Actioned: 23 Dec 2025
You have told us how important it is that levels of antisocial behaviour and other crime in Eastwood are tackled.
Issued: 11 Sep 2025
Status Update
We have been patrolling the area and have received feedback from the community that the Eldon Road Playing Fields are now much more pleasant and feel safer than before. We also have additional patrols planned over the Halloween and Bonfire Night period
Actioned: 16 Oct 2025
Our business community in the town centre tell us how badly affected they are by shoplifting. We want to help to tackle this.
Issued: 1 Jun 2025
Status Update
Our detection rate for shoplifting has increased from 26% in June to September 2024 to 39% over the same period in 2025. We are delighted to see the effect that the Business Crime Reduction Partnership has had.
Actioned: 16 Oct 2025
Engagement Events
Clifton Park Museum Walker Cafe drop-in
meetingA member of the team will be available to listen to any ongoing concerns you have.
Please don't wait to use this meeting if there is something urgent that needs our attention.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Walker Cafe Clifton Park Museum Clifton Lane Rotherham
McDonalds, Bridgegate, Drop-in.
meetingA member of the team will be available to listen to any ongoing concerns you have.
Please don't wait to use this meeting if there is something urgent that needs our attention.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
26-30 Bridgegate, Rotherham
McDonalds, Bridgegate, Drop-in.
meetingA member of the team will be available to listen to any ongoing concerns you have.
Please don't wait to use this meeting if there is something urgent that needs our attention.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
26-30 Bridgegate, Rotherham
Clifton Park Museum Walker Cafe drop-in
meetingA member of the team will be available to listen to any ongoing concerns you have.
Please don't wait to use this meeting if there is something urgent that needs our attention.
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
Walker Cafe Clifton Park Museum Clifton Lane Rotherham
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