Crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham: statistics, rates and trends
1,075 crimes were recorded in Greasbrough, Rotherham in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham at a glance
- Crime trends in Greasbrough, Rotherham
- Types of crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham
- Greasbrough, Rotherham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Greasbrough, Rotherham
- Population and deprivation in Greasbrough, Rotherham
- Questions about crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham
- About this data
1,075 crimes were recorded in Greasbrough, Rotherham in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 498 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Greasbrough, Rotherham has the 605th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Greasbrough, Rotherham | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,075 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.0 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,023 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,576 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,075). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 1,075 | 134.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,104 | 137.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,208 | 150.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,123 | 140.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,139 | 142.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,228 | 153.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,231 | 153.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,227 | 152.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,576 | 196.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 78 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 115 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 81 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 81 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Greasbrough, Rotherham 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%) and burglary (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-69%) and drugs (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 498 | 62.1 | 1.81 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 14.8 | 0.97 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 13.7 | 2.02 | +21% |
| Public order | 94 | 11.7 | 1.76 | -3% |
| Other theft | 53 | 6.6 | 1.03 | -2% |
| Burglary | 52 | 6.5 | 1.83 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 6.2 | 1.27 | -7% |
| Other crime | 37 | 4.6 | 2.18 | +6% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -48% |
| Robbery | 17 | 2.1 | 1.57 | +70% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.5 | 1.54 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -69% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.30 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (62.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 46.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 12 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Greasbrough, Rotherham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Greasbrough, Rotherham 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Greasbrough, Rotherham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Greasbrough, Rotherham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Greasbrough, Rotherham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keppel | 1,250 | 87.1 | -35% |
| Rotherham West | 1,968 | 130.6 | -3% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +42% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -20% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +8% |
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +114% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +16% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -51% |
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 Greasbrough, Rotherham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Robinets Road | 66 |
| On or near Town Lane | 63 |
| On or near Ash View | 62 |
| On or near Lapwater Road | 51 |
| On or near Woodside Walk | 45 |
| On or near Goodwin Road | 38 |
| On or near Library Close | 33 |
| On or near Teesdale Road | 33 |
| On or near Fitzwilliam Walk | 31 |
| On or near Roughwood Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Greasbrough, Rotherham 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 | 452 | 42.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 285 | 26.5% |
| Not recorded | 119 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Greasbrough, Rotherham has an estimated population of 8,023. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Greasbrough, Rotherham sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Greasbrough, Rotherham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.7% |
| Social rented homes | 41.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.1% |
Is Greasbrough, Rotherham a safe place to live?
Greasbrough, Rotherham recorded 134.0 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 Greasbrough, Rotherham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 498 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Greasbrough, Rotherham was down 3% on the year before: 1,075 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,104 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Greasbrough, Rotherham?
Greasbrough, Rotherham 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 Greasbrough, Rotherham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.