Crime Rate in Wales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wales

The total recorded crimes in Wales, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wales crime rate of 12.20 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 Wales, encompassing approximately 4,671 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Wales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Storth Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wales?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Wales demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 956 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wales recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Wales had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 979 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wales recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wales Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wales has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 12.20 ranking 19th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Wales crimes were 956. The crime rate of Wales in 2024 was 204.66 (year) or 17.05 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wales were around 979 crimes with yearly crime rate of 209.58 (year) or 17.47 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

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

Wales Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (26 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202532
March 202523
February 202526
January 202514
December 202436
November 202420
October 202426
September 202423
August 202422
July 202431
June 202454
May 202433

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20258
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
July 202410
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 131 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 202515
January 202514
December 20249
November 20244
October 202411
September 202410
August 202426
July 202410
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 202414
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 149 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246
July 202410
June 202430
May 202418

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
November 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wales in May 2025

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

1. Storth Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
2. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Victoria Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. St Peter'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Shoplifting1
7. Carver Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
8. Dowcarr Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Carlton Gate Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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