Crime Rate in Wath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wath

The total recorded crimes in Wath, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wath crime rate of 5.57 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (3.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Wath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wath Wood Bottom with total crimes: 4
  • Quarry Hill Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Wath has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)
Boston Castle356 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East196 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West182 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West117 51,528 61,594 4
Dinnington136 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh107 71,555 51,503 5
Maltby East111 61,212 101,282 8
Greasbrough86 121,283 81,120 10
Swinton Rockingham91 81,021 13944 15
Rawmarsh East81 131,092 121,150 9
Keppel72 151,281 91,120 11
Wickersley North90 9783 19765 19
Hoober88 111,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South64 191,012 141,040 13
Wales67 16956 15979 14
Rother Vale81 14744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest67 18921 16838 16
Hellaby & Maltby West54 23687 22803 17
Sitwell55 22844 17654 21
Brinsworth67 17789 18791 18
Anston & Woodsetts42 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield59 20630 23550 24
Kilnhurst & Swinton East55 21610 25552 23
Aston & Todwick40 25621 24545 25

Wath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20249
October 202414
September 20249
August 20247
July 202412
June 202420
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 556 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20258
January 20256
December 20249
November 202415
October 202428
September 202421
August 202418
July 202416
June 202444
May 202426
April 202414

A total of 88 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20257
December 20247
November 202416
October 202411
September 20249
August 202418
July 202413
June 202428
May 202412
April 20248

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Oak Road (Map)
Total5
Possession of weapons2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wath Wood Bottom (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Quarry Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Woodland Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
7. Flintway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Norton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Colliery Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Glencrest Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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