Crime in Rawmarsh West: statistics, rates and trends
1,817 crimes were recorded in Rawmarsh West in the 12 months to August 2026, 189.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rawmarsh West at a glance
- Crime trends in Rawmarsh West
- Types of crime in Rawmarsh West
- Rawmarsh West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rawmarsh West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rawmarsh West
- Demographics of Rawmarsh West
- Questions about crime in Rawmarsh West
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (559), violence and sexual offences (494) and anti-social behaviour (179) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 231st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Rawmarsh West | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,817 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.1 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,608 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Rawmarsh West of any year here (1,817 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,817 | 189.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,371 | 142.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,421 | 147.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,716 | 178.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,577 | 164.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,288 | 134.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,349 | 140.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,720 | 179.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,610 | 167.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 151 |
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 145 |
| May 2026 | 134 |
| April 2026 | 200 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 149 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 146 |
| November 2025 | 135 |
| October 2025 | 152 |
| September 2025 | 139 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rawmarsh West recorded notably more shoplifting (6.9 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and burglary (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 236 to 559 and burglary rose from 47 to 83, while drugs fell from 40 to 21 and public order fell from 127 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 559 | 58.2 | 8.5 | +137% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 494 | 51.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 179 | 18.6 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 124 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +49% |
| Public order | 102 | 10.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 88 | 9.2 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Burglary | 83 | 8.6 | 3.6 | +77% |
| Vehicle crime | 64 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -2% |
| Other crime | 50 | 5.2 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Robbery | 31 | 3.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.2 | 3.3 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Rawmarsh West has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rawmarsh West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | -43% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | -28% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 532 | 65.9 | -65% |
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,049 | 122.8 | -35% |
| Wath | 1,481 | 118.5 | -37% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | -17% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | -25% |
| Keppel | 1,226 | 85.4 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Rawmarsh West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (270).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 270 |
| On or near Broad Street | 227 |
| On or near Rail Mill Way | 87 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 78 |
| On or near Alexandria Centre | 60 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Aldwarke Road | 45 |
| On or near A633 | 42 |
| On or near Central Drive | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
Of the 1,638 crimes in Rawmarsh West with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 179 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 631 | 38.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 572 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 129 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 96 | 5.9% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Rawmarsh West has an estimated population of 9,608 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rawmarsh West average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rawmarsh West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rawmarsh West a safe place to live?
Rawmarsh West recorded 189.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 231st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rawmarsh West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 559 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (494).
Is crime in Rawmarsh West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh West was up 33% on the year before: 1,817 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rawmarsh West?
About 9,608 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rawmarsh West?
Rawmarsh West 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.