Crime in Anston & Woodsetts: statistics, rates and trends
786 crimes were recorded in Anston & Woodsetts in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Anston & Woodsetts
- Questions about crime in Anston & Woodsetts
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (212), violence and sexual offences (212) and shoplifting (95) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,427th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Anston & Woodsetts | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 786 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.1 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,072 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Anston & Woodsetts peaked in the year to August 2020 (814 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (661). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 786 | 65.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 683 | 56.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 661 | 54.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 690 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 736 | 61.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 761 | 63.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 814 | 67.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 671 | 55.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 705 | 58.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 22 to 95 and other theft rose from 20 to 43, while criminal damage and arson fell from 62 to 47 and vehicle crime fell from 73 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 17.6 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 17.6 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +332% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Other theft | 43 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +115% |
| Public order | 36 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Anston & Woodsetts; the highest is Maltby East (125.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Aston & Todwick (45.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Anston & Woodsetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington | 1,435 | 114.2 | +75% |
| Wales | 780 | 75.1 | +15% |
| Aston & Todwick | 430 | 45.7 | -30% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | +49% |
| Aughton & Swallownest | 797 | 104.3 | +60% |
| Maltby East | 1,234 | 125.9 | +93% |
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 533 | 63.0 | -3% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 544 | 57.7 | -11% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Anston & Woodsetts over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sunnyside Close” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sunnyside Close | 98 |
| On or near Caperns Road | 70 |
| On or near Common Road | 23 |
| On or near Hanging Bank Court | 23 |
| On or near Supermarket | 23 |
| On or near The Green | 22 |
| On or near Patterdale Way | 21 |
| On or near Nursery Road | 15 |
| On or near The Haven | 15 |
| On or near Yew Tree Avenue | 15 |
Of the 574 crimes in Anston & Woodsetts with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 212 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Anston & Woodsetts has an estimated population of 12,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (33%, against 22%) and less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Anston & Woodsetts average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Anston & Woodsetts | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Anston & Woodsetts a safe place to live?
Anston & Woodsetts recorded 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,427th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Anston & Woodsetts?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (212).
Is crime in Anston & Woodsetts going up or down?
Recorded crime in Anston & Woodsetts was up 15% on the year before: 786 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 683 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Anston & Woodsetts?
About 12,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Anston & Woodsetts?
Anston & Woodsetts is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.