Crime Rate in Wales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wales

The total recorded crimes in Wales, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wales crime rate of 11.13 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-59.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Wales Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Wales Road with total crimes: 5
  • Mcloughlin Way with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Wales has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 11.13 ranking 23th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wales)CrimesRank (Wales)CrimesRank (Wales)
Boston Castle377 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East277 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West195 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West103 101,528 61,594 4
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh124 81,555 51,503 5
Wath131 51,460 71,376 7
Thurcroft & Wickersley South126 61,012 141,040 13
Keppel125 71,281 91,120 11
Maltby East98 111,212 101,282 8
Greasbrough104 91,283 81,120 10
Rawmarsh East92 131,092 121,150 9
Hoober81 151,158 111,087 12
Aughton & Swallownest96 12921 16838 16
Swinton Rockingham76 161,021 13944 15
Brinsworth84 14789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West58 22687 22803 17
Sitwell68 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts70 17772 20660 20
Wickersley North66 19783 19765 19
Rother Vale65 20744 21616 22
Kilnhurst & Swinton East62 21610 25552 23
Bramley & Ravenfield51 24630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick49 25621 24545 25

Wales Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202522
May 20258
April 20256
March 202514
February 202510
January 202513
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 202513
December 202411
November 202414
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202527
May 202520
April 202532
March 202523
February 202526
January 202514
December 202436
November 202420
October 202426
September 202423
August 202422

A total of 117 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202515
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
February 202515
January 202514
December 20249
November 20244
October 202411
September 202410
August 202426

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 20256
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20255
November 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Wales Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mcloughlin Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Dowcarr Lane (Map)
Total5
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
5. The Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Victoria Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. High House Farm Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ashby Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Storth Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1

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