Crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham: statistics, rates and trends
749 crimes were recorded in Brinsworth, Rotherham in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham at a glance
- Crime trends in Brinsworth, Rotherham
- Types of crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham
- Brinsworth, Rotherham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brinsworth, Rotherham
- Demographics of Brinsworth, Rotherham
- Questions about crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (281), anti-social behaviour (125) and public order (58) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,196th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brinsworth, Rotherham | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 749 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.8 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,585 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,207 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (717). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 749 | 70.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 758 | 71.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 717 | 67.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 833 | 78.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 967 | 91.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 824 | 77.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,045 | 98.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,009 | 95.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,207 | 114.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 70 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 63 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (53% below) and other theft (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 42 and violence and sexual offences rose from 197 to 281, while anti-social behaviour fell from 203 to 125 and criminal damage and arson fell from 63 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 26.5 | 34.2 | +43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 11.8 | 15.4 | -38% |
| Public order | 58 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.1 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Burglary | 44 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 4.0 | 8.5 | +50% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brinsworth, Rotherham; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Sitwell (58.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brinsworth, Rotherham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Vale | 798 | 70.4 | 0% |
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +315% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -17% |
| Rotherham West | 2,005 | 133.0 | +88% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | +101% |
| Aughton & Swallownest | 797 | 104.3 | +47% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | +93% |
| Keppel | 1,226 | 85.4 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Brinsworth, Rotherham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Pike Road | 36 |
| On or near Wood Lane | 30 |
| On or near Blackbird Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Fairburn Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Highlow View | 27 |
| On or near Grange Farm Close | 23 |
| On or near Quarry Close | 22 |
| On or near Warden Street | 18 |
| On or near Rother Terrace | 17 |
Of the 624 crimes in Brinsworth, Rotherham with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 125 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 223 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Brinsworth, Rotherham has an estimated population of 10,585 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brinsworth, Rotherham average decile 5.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brinsworth, Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brinsworth, Rotherham a safe place to live?
Brinsworth, Rotherham recorded 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,196th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brinsworth, Rotherham was down 1% on the year before: 749 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 758 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brinsworth, Rotherham?
About 10,585 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brinsworth, Rotherham?
Brinsworth, Rotherham 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.