Crime in Rawmarsh East: statistics, rates and trends
971 crimes were recorded in Rawmarsh East in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rawmarsh East
- Questions about crime in Rawmarsh East
- About this data
971 crimes were recorded in Rawmarsh East in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 391 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rawmarsh East has the 1,070th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rawmarsh East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 971 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.9 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,087 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh East was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,167 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (967). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 971 | 106.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 967 | 106.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,049 | 115.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,167 | 128.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,099 | 120.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,128 | 124.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,012 | 111.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,078 | 118.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,154 | 127.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rawmarsh East 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, burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+53%) and burglary (+46%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-51%) and public order (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 391 | 43.0 | 1.26 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 16.3 | 1.06 | +53% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 8.1 | 1.20 | -5% |
| Other theft | 59 | 6.5 | 1.02 | +44% |
| Burglary | 57 | 6.3 | 1.77 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 6.2 | 0.74 | -51% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 6.1 | 1.23 | -7% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -28% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.9 | 1.82 | +25% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -28% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.5 | 1.59 | +27% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +233% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rawmarsh East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rawmarsh East recorded 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 40.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rawmarsh East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rawmarsh East recorded 148 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rawmarsh East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rawmarsh East recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rawmarsh East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rawmarsh East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rawmarsh East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rawmarsh East recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rawmarsh East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rawmarsh East recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 51% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rawmarsh East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rawmarsh East recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rawmarsh East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rawmarsh East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rawmarsh East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rawmarsh East recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rawmarsh East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rawmarsh East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rawmarsh East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rawmarsh East recorded 14 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 up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rawmarsh East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rawmarsh East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rawmarsh East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rawmarsh East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rawmarsh East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rawmarsh East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rawmarsh East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +77% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -39% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +46% |
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,031 | 120.7 | +13% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | +25% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +35% |
| Wath | 1,435 | 114.8 | +7% |
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +169% |
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 Rawmarsh East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 55 |
| On or near North Street | 33 |
| On or near Manor Place | 28 |
| On or near Roundwood Court | 28 |
| On or near Durham Way | 27 |
| On or near Rockcliffe Road | 26 |
| On or near Peashill Street | 25 |
| On or near Hawley Street | 23 |
| On or near Hollybush Street | 23 |
| On or near Pottery Lane | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rawmarsh East 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 | 390 | 40.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 234 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 148 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Rawmarsh East has an estimated population of 9,087. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rawmarsh East sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rawmarsh East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.9% |
| Social rented homes | 29.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.5% |
Is Rawmarsh East a safe place to live?
Rawmarsh East recorded 106.9 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 Rawmarsh East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 391 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Rawmarsh East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh East was almost unchanged on the year before: 971 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 967 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rawmarsh East?
Rawmarsh East 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 Rawmarsh East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.