Crime in Anston & Woodsetts: statistics, rates and trends
796 crimes were recorded in Anston & Woodsetts in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Anston & Woodsetts at a glance
- Crime trends in Anston & Woodsetts
- Types of crime in Anston & Woodsetts
- Anston & Woodsetts compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Anston & Woodsetts
- What happened after crimes were reported in Anston & Woodsetts
- Population and deprivation in Anston & Woodsetts
- Questions about crime in Anston & Woodsetts
- About this data
796 crimes were recorded in Anston & Woodsetts in the 12 months to July 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 216 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Anston & Woodsetts has the 2,399th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Anston & Woodsetts | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 796 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,072 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Anston & Woodsetts was highest in the year to July 2020 (833 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (648). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 796 | 65.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 684 | 56.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 654 | 54.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 717 | 59.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 705 | 58.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 775 | 64.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 833 | 69.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 648 | 53.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 692 | 57.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 90 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 47 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 51 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Anston & Woodsetts over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+333%) and other theft (+76%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-26%) and burglary (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 216 | 17.9 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 17.3 | 1.13 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 91 | 7.5 | 0.91 | +333% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 4.5 | 0.66 | -8% |
| Public order | 45 | 3.7 | 0.56 | +67% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +76% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 0.63 | -13% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 0.90 | +10% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -12% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +120% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Anston & Woodsetts
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Anston & Woodsetts
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 26.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Anston & Woodsetts
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 333% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Anston & Woodsetts
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Anston & Woodsetts
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Anston & Woodsetts
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Anston & Woodsetts
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Anston & Woodsetts
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Anston & Woodsetts
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Anston & Woodsetts
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Anston & Woodsetts
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Anston & Woodsetts
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Anston & Woodsetts
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Anston & Woodsetts
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Anston & Woodsetts recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Anston & Woodsetts, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Anston & Woodsetts.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Anston & Woodsetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington | 1,447 | 115.2 | +75% |
| Wales | 745 | 71.8 | +9% |
| Aston & Todwick | 440 | 46.8 | -29% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 1,024 | 100.9 | +53% |
| Aughton & Swallownest | 814 | 106.5 | +61% |
| Maltby East | 1,257 | 128.3 | +95% |
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 530 | 62.7 | -5% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 545 | 57.8 | -12% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Anston & Woodsetts over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sunnyside Close | 98 |
| On or near Caperns Road | 68 |
| On or near Hanging Bank Court | 26 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near The Green | 22 |
| On or near Common Road | 21 |
| On or near Patterdale Way | 21 |
| On or near The Haven | 16 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 15 |
| On or near Eastwood Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Anston & Woodsetts over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 216 | 27.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 212 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 209 | 26.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 6.5% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Anston & Woodsetts has an estimated population of 12,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Anston & Woodsetts sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Anston & Woodsetts |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.1% |
Is Anston & Woodsetts a safe place to live?
Anston & Woodsetts recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Anston & Woodsetts?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Anston & Woodsetts going up or down?
Recorded crime in Anston & Woodsetts was up 16% on the year before: 796 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 684 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Anston & Woodsetts?
Anston & Woodsetts is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Anston & Woodsetts. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.