Crime in Dinnington: statistics, rates and trends
1,435 crimes were recorded in Dinnington in the 12 months to August 2026, 114.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dinnington at a glance
- Crime trends in Dinnington
- Types of crime in Dinnington
- Dinnington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dinnington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dinnington
- Demographics of Dinnington
- Questions about crime in Dinnington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (540), anti-social behaviour (290) and criminal damage and arson (148) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 930th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Dinnington | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,435 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.2 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 12,561 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Dinnington peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,468 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,296). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,435 | 114.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,468 | 116.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,309 | 104.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,457 | 116.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,392 | 110.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,308 | 104.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,296 | 103.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,441 | 114.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,385 | 110.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 152 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 99 |
| December 2025 | 124 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dinnington recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (75% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (50% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (65% below) and drugs (34% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 53 to 37 and vehicle crime fell from 109 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 540 | 43.0 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 290 | 23.1 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 148 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 98 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 80 | 6.4 | 5.0 | -27% |
| Other theft | 72 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 55 | 4.4 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Other crime | 55 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.9 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dinnington; the highest is Maltby East (125.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Aston & Todwick (45.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dinnington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anston & Woodsetts | 786 | 65.1 | -43% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | -15% |
| Wales | 780 | 75.1 | -34% |
| Maltby East | 1,234 | 125.9 | +10% |
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 533 | 63.0 | -45% |
| Aston & Todwick | 430 | 45.7 | -60% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 544 | 57.7 | -50% |
| Aughton & Swallownest | 797 | 104.3 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Dinnington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 76 |
| On or near Leicester Road | 67 |
| On or near Doe Quarry Lane | 48 |
| On or near Queen Street | 47 |
| On or near Laughton Road | 37 |
| On or near Old School Walk | 30 |
| On or near Byron Road | 29 |
| On or near Lordens Hill | 29 |
| On or near South Street | 27 |
| On or near Addison Square | 26 |
Of the 1,145 crimes in Dinnington with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 290 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 557 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 368 | 32.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Dinnington has an estimated population of 12,561 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dinnington average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dinnington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 24.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Dinnington a safe place to live?
Dinnington recorded 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 930th 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 Dinnington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 540 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (290).
Is crime in Dinnington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dinnington was down 2% on the year before: 1,435 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,468 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dinnington?
About 12,561 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dinnington?
Dinnington 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.