Crime in Boston Castle: statistics, rates and trends
4,588 crimes were recorded in Boston Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 287.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Boston Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Boston Castle
- Types of crime in Boston Castle
- Boston Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boston Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boston Castle
- Population and deprivation in Boston Castle
- Questions about crime in Boston Castle
- About this data
4,588 crimes were recorded in Boston Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 287.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,333 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Boston Castle has the 79th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Boston Castle | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,588 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 287.0 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,984 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Boston Castle was highest in the year to July 2026 (4,588 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (3,436). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 4,588 | 287.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 4,465 | 279.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 4,094 | 256.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,087 | 255.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,686 | 230.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,436 | 215.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,050 | 253.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,216 | 263.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,102 | 256.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 450 |
| June 2026 | 424 |
| May 2026 | 422 |
| April 2026 | 407 |
| March 2026 | 348 |
| February 2026 | 269 |
| January 2026 | 376 |
| December 2025 | 394 |
| November 2025 | 419 |
| October 2025 | 410 |
| September 2025 | 343 |
| August 2025 | 326 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Boston Castle 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+59%) and robbery (+51%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%) and drugs (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,333 | 83.4 | 2.44 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 867 | 54.2 | 6.55 | +59% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 575 | 36.0 | 2.35 | -18% |
| Public order | 484 | 30.3 | 4.56 | -1% |
| Other theft | 268 | 16.8 | 2.62 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 14.1 | 2.08 | -4% |
| Burglary | 195 | 12.2 | 3.45 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 176 | 11.0 | 2.24 | +40% |
| Other crime | 124 | 7.8 | 3.67 | -30% |
| Robbery | 116 | 7.3 | 5.37 | +51% |
| Drugs | 95 | 5.9 | 1.82 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 65 | 4.1 | 4.19 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 39 | 2.4 | 1.44 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 26 | 1.6 | 1.98 | -7% |
Violence and sexual offences in Boston Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Boston Castle recorded 1,333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (83.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 29.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Boston Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Boston Castle recorded 867 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (54.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Boston Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Boston Castle recorded 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Boston Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Boston Castle recorded 484 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Boston Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Boston Castle recorded 268 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Boston Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Boston Castle recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Boston Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Boston Castle recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Boston Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Boston Castle recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Boston Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Boston Castle recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Boston Castle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Boston Castle recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Boston Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Boston Castle recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Boston Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Boston Castle recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Boston Castle
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Boston Castle recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Boston Castle
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Boston Castle recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Boston Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Boston Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boston Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | -50% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -80% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | -76% |
| Rotherham West | 1,968 | 130.6 | -55% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | -46% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | -53% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | -71% |
| Rother Vale | 776 | 68.5 | -76% |
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 Boston Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henry Street | 366 |
| On or near Bridgegate | 280 |
| On or near College Lane | 267 |
| On or near Supermarket | 221 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 198 |
| On or near Parking Area | 186 |
| On or near Baker Street | 178 |
| On or near Moorgate Lane | 163 |
| On or near Domine Lane | 147 |
| On or near College Road | 129 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Boston Castle 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 | 1,429 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,394 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 575 | 12.5% |
| Under investigation | 397 | 8.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 313 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 166 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 130 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 2.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 18 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.2% |
Boston Castle has an estimated population of 15,984. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Boston Castle sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Boston Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.9% |
Is Boston Castle a safe place to live?
Boston Castle recorded 287.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Boston Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,333 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (867).
Is crime in Boston Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boston Castle was up 3% on the year before: 4,588 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 4,465 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Boston Castle?
Boston Castle 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 Boston Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.