Crime in Dalton & Thrybergh: statistics, rates and trends
1,513 crimes were recorded in Dalton & Thrybergh in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dalton & Thrybergh
- Questions about crime in Dalton & Thrybergh
- About this data
1,513 crimes were recorded in Dalton & Thrybergh in the 12 months to July 2026, 155.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 628 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dalton & Thrybergh has the 393rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dalton & Thrybergh | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,513 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 155.7 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,718 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dalton & Thrybergh was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,530 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,272). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,513 | 155.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,304 | 134.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,491 | 153.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,530 | 157.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,320 | 135.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,319 | 135.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,272 | 130.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,436 | 147.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,502 | 154.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 112 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dalton & Thrybergh 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+59%) and anti-social behaviour (+41%). The largest falls were in burglary (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 628 | 64.6 | 1.89 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 264 | 27.2 | 1.77 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 134 | 13.8 | 2.03 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 12.5 | 1.50 | +59% |
| Public order | 98 | 10.1 | 1.52 | +9% |
| Other theft | 60 | 6.2 | 0.97 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 5.2 | 1.07 | +0% |
| Burglary | 45 | 4.6 | 1.31 | -36% |
| Other crime | 43 | 4.4 | 2.10 | +10% |
| Drugs | 39 | 4.0 | 1.23 | +26% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.5 | 1.59 | -6% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.1 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dalton & Thrybergh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (64.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dalton & Thrybergh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dalton & Thrybergh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dalton & Thrybergh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dalton & Thrybergh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dalton & Thrybergh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dalton & Thrybergh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dalton & Thrybergh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dalton & Thrybergh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dalton & Thrybergh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dalton & Thrybergh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dalton & Thrybergh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dalton & Thrybergh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dalton & Thrybergh 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 down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dalton & Thrybergh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dalton & Thrybergh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dalton & Thrybergh.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dalton & Thrybergh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | -7% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | -47% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -31% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 545 | 57.8 | -63% |
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +84% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -64% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -58% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +22% |
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 Dalton & Thrybergh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 71 |
| On or near West Vale Grove | 70 |
| On or near Carr Lane | 50 |
| On or near Lady Oak Way | 50 |
| On or near Hardwick Street | 46 |
| On or near Pinewood Close | 37 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Arran Hill | 33 |
| On or near Lady Oak Road | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dalton & Thrybergh 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 | 582 | 38.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 343 | 22.7% |
| Not recorded | 264 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 2.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Dalton & Thrybergh has an estimated population of 9,718. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dalton & Thrybergh sits in decile 1.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dalton & Thrybergh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.4% |
| Social rented homes | 41.7% |
| Private rented homes | 11.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 83.3% |
Is Dalton & Thrybergh a safe place to live?
Dalton & Thrybergh recorded 155.7 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 Dalton & Thrybergh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (264).
Is crime in Dalton & Thrybergh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dalton & Thrybergh was up 16% on the year before: 1,513 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,304 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dalton & Thrybergh?
Dalton & Thrybergh 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 Dalton & Thrybergh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.