Crime in Hoober: statistics, rates and trends
1,244 crimes were recorded in Hoober in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (406), anti-social behaviour (259) and shoplifting (115) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,042nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hoober | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,244 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.5 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 11,469 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hoober peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,513 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,018). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,244 | 108.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,036 | 90.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,018 | 88.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,439 | 125.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,413 | 123.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,300 | 113.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,344 | 117.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,354 | 118.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,513 | 131.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 122 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 103 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 107 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hoober recorded notably more other crime (81% above the national rate), vehicle crime (58% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (47% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (44% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 79 and other crime rose from 28 to 44, while shoplifting fell from 150 to 115 and burglary fell from 65 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 35.4 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 259 | 22.6 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 115 | 10.0 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 90 | 7.8 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Other theft | 79 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +108% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Burglary | 53 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other crime | 44 | 3.8 | 2.1 | +57% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 17 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hoober; the highest is Rawmarsh West (189.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Kilnhurst & Swinton East (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoober |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wath | 1,481 | 118.5 | +9% |
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,049 | 122.8 | +13% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,817 | 189.1 | +74% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 532 | 65.9 | -39% |
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | 0% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | +26% |
| Keppel | 1,226 | 85.4 | -21% |
| Rotherham West | 2,005 | 133.0 | +23% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Hoober over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (168).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 168 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Brampton Road | 49 |
| On or near Mission Field | 48 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 44 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 39 |
| On or near Derwent Way | 32 |
| On or near Cortonwood Drive | 30 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 27 |
| On or near Smiths Croft | 25 |
Of the 985 crimes in Hoober with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 259 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 404 | 41.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 382 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Hoober has an estimated population of 11,469 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hoober average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hoober | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hoober a safe place to live?
Hoober recorded 108.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,042nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hoober?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (259).
Is crime in Hoober going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoober was up 20% on the year before: 1,244 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,036 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hoober?
About 11,469 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hoober?
Hoober 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.