Crime Rate in Wath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wath

The total recorded crimes in Wath, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wath crime rate of 8.30 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 Wath, encompassing approximately 15,787 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Wath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sycamore Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Charles Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sandymount Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wath?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Wath reported a higher crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1,460 crimes compared to 1,294. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wath witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Wath experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,376 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wath witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Wath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Wath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wath has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 8.30 ranking 5th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Wath crimes were 1,460. The crime rate of Wath in 2024 was 92.48 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wath were around 1,376 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.16 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wath)CrimesRank (Wath)CrimesRank (Wath)
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
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
Wales52 23956 15979 14
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

Wath 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 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (74 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202520
May 202517
April 202524
March 202520
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202415
October 202428
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 559 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202555
May 202547
April 202556
March 202531
February 202530
January 202539
December 202436
November 202449
October 202431
September 202450
August 202474

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
May 20256
April 202518
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202411
September 20249
August 202418

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 93 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 202511
April 202510
March 20254
February 202511
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 20249
August 202420

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Wath in July 2025

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

1. Sycamore Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Charles Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. Sandymount Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Woodland Grove (Map)
Total5
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Manvers Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Colliery Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Public order1
7. Oaklands Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Quaker Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1

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