Crime in Rawmarsh East: statistics, rates and trends
985 crimes were recorded in Rawmarsh East in the 12 months to August 2026, 108.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rawmarsh East at a glance
- Crime trends in Rawmarsh East
- Types of crime in Rawmarsh East
- Rawmarsh East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rawmarsh East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rawmarsh East
- Demographics of Rawmarsh East
- Questions about crime in Rawmarsh East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (395), anti-social behaviour (148) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,045th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rawmarsh East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 985 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.4 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,087 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh East peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,161 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (954). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 985 | 108.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 954 | 105.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,027 | 113.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,161 | 127.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,126 | 123.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,100 | 121.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,053 | 115.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,048 | 115.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,156 | 127.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 94 |
| July 2026 | 88 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 76 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rawmarsh East recorded notably more burglary (86% above the national rate), other crime (72% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (27% above the national rate). On the year before, burglary rose from 36 to 60 and anti-social behaviour rose from 104 to 148, while shoplifting fell from 110 to 66 and public order fell from 60 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 43.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 7.3 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Burglary | 60 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 6.3 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Public order | 50 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Drugs | 19 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rawmarsh East; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Kilnhurst & Swinton East (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rawmarsh East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh West | 1,817 | 189.1 | +74% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 532 | 65.9 | -39% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +45% |
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,049 | 122.8 | +13% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | +26% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | +31% |
| Wath | 1,481 | 118.5 | +9% |
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +171% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Rawmarsh East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (69).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 69 |
| On or near North Street | 30 |
| On or near Durham Way | 29 |
| On or near Manor Place | 29 |
| On or near Roundwood Court | 27 |
| On or near Rockcliffe Road | 26 |
| On or near Hawley Street | 23 |
| On or near Goosebutt Street | 22 |
| On or near Hollybush Street | 22 |
| On or near Kilnhurst Road | 22 |
Of the 837 crimes in Rawmarsh East with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 239 | 28.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 64 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 59 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Rawmarsh East has an estimated population of 9,087 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (30%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rawmarsh East average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rawmarsh East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 15.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Rawmarsh East a safe place to live?
Rawmarsh East recorded 108.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,045th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rawmarsh East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Rawmarsh East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh East was up 3% on the year before: 985 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 954 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rawmarsh East?
About 9,087 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rawmarsh East?
Rawmarsh East 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.