Crime in Hoober: statistics, rates and trends
1,203 crimes were recorded in Hoober in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
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1,203 crimes were recorded in Hoober in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 394 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hoober has the 1,125th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hoober | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,203 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.9 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,469 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hoober was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,542 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,030). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 1,203 | 104.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,044 | 91.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,030 | 89.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,443 | 125.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,417 | 123.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,299 | 113.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,368 | 119.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,348 | 117.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,542 | 134.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hoober 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 anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in other theft (+93%) and anti-social behaviour (+42%). The largest falls were in burglary (-24%) and shoplifting (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 34.4 | 1.00 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 242 | 21.1 | 1.38 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 114 | 9.9 | 1.20 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 88 | 7.7 | 1.56 | +17% |
| Other theft | 79 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 6.6 | 0.98 | +19% |
| Public order | 64 | 5.6 | 0.84 | -14% |
| Burglary | 51 | 4.4 | 1.26 | -24% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.5 | 1.65 | +18% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.7 | 1.23 | +90% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.6 | 0.48 | +6% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.90 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.31 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hoober
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hoober recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 32.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hoober
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hoober recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hoober
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hoober recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hoober
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hoober recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hoober
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hoober recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hoober
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hoober recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hoober
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hoober recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hoober
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hoober recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hoober
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hoober recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hoober
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hoober recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hoober
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hoober recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hoober
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hoober recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hoober
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hoober recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hoober
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hoober 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hoober, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hoober.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hoober |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wath | 1,435 | 114.8 | +9% |
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,031 | 120.7 | +15% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +81% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -38% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | +2% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | +28% |
| Keppel | 1,250 | 87.1 | -17% |
| Rotherham West | 1,968 | 130.6 | +24% |
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 Hoober over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 161 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Brampton Road | 50 |
| On or near Mission Field | 44 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 41 |
| On or near Derwent Way | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Shakespeare Road | 26 |
| On or near Cortonwood Drive | 25 |
| On or near Smiths Croft | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hoober 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 | 398 | 33.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 374 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 242 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Hoober has an estimated population of 11,469. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hoober sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hoober |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.2% |
| Social rented homes | 21.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Hoober a safe place to live?
Hoober recorded 104.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Hoober?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (242).
Is crime in Hoober going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hoober was up 15% on the year before: 1,203 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,044 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hoober?
Hoober 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 Hoober. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.