Crime Rate in Wath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wath

The total recorded crimes in Wath, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wath crime rate of 7.22 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (47) incidents (-16.07% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
Wath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Golden Smithies Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Michael Croft with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Wath has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 7.22 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wath)CrimesRank (Wath)CrimesRank (Wath)
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
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
Wales57 19956 15979 14
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

Wath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 610 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202556
March 202531
February 202530
January 202539
December 202436
November 202449
October 202431
September 202450
August 202474
July 202449
June 202482
May 202436

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 154 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202518
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202411
September 20249
August 202418
July 202413
June 202428
May 202412

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202524
March 202520
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202415
October 202428
September 202421
August 202418
July 202416
June 202444
May 202426

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 20254
February 202511
January 20258
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 57 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
January 20254
December 202410
November 20249
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
May 20242

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20248
October 202414
September 20249
August 202420
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wath in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Golden Smithies Lane (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Michael Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Starling Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
5. Mere View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Grange Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Dunford Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Maltings Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St James Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Vicar Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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