Crime in Dalton & Thrybergh: statistics, rates and trends
1,526 crimes were recorded in Dalton & Thrybergh in the 12 months to August 2026, 157.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dalton & Thrybergh at a glance
- Crime trends in Dalton & Thrybergh
- Types of crime in Dalton & Thrybergh
- Dalton & Thrybergh compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dalton & Thrybergh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dalton & Thrybergh
- Demographics of Dalton & Thrybergh
- Questions about crime in Dalton & Thrybergh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (620), anti-social behaviour (275) and criminal damage and arson (138) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Dalton & Thrybergh | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,526 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 157.0 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,718 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Dalton & Thrybergh of any year here (1,526 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,526 | 157.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,284 | 132.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,489 | 153.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,523 | 156.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,337 | 137.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,341 | 138.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,265 | 130.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,424 | 146.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,459 | 150.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| July 2026 | 141 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 176 |
| March 2026 | 141 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 103 |
| December 2025 | 115 |
| November 2025 | 121 |
| October 2025 | 116 |
| September 2025 | 128 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dalton & Thrybergh recorded notably more other crime (2.3 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (86% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 72 to 126 and anti-social behaviour rose from 183 to 275, while burglary fell from 76 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 620 | 63.8 | 34.2 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 275 | 28.3 | 15.4 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 14.2 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 13.0 | 8.5 | +75% |
| Public order | 100 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.3 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 5.5 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +38% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.9 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.8 | 3.6 | -51% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dalton & Thrybergh; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley & Ravenfield (57.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton & Thrybergh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | -10% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | -46% |
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | -31% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 544 | 57.7 | -63% |
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +87% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -62% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 532 | 65.9 | -58% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,817 | 189.1 | +20% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Dalton & Thrybergh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near West Vale Grove | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 67 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 53 |
| On or near Lady Oak Way | 51 |
| On or near Hardwick Street | 42 |
| On or near Arran Hill | 33 |
| On or near Pinewood Close | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Park Close | 32 |
Of the 1,251 crimes in Dalton & Thrybergh with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 275 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 583 | 46.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 338 | 27.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Dalton & Thrybergh has an estimated population of 9,718 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (32%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dalton & Thrybergh average decile 1.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dalton & Thrybergh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 31.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 83.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dalton & Thrybergh a safe place to live?
Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 157.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Dalton & Thrybergh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 620 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (275).
Is crime in Dalton & Thrybergh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton & Thrybergh was up 19% on the year before: 1,526 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,284 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dalton & Thrybergh?
About 9,718 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dalton & Thrybergh?
Dalton & Thrybergh 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.