Crime in Rawmarsh West: statistics, rates and trends
1,822 crimes were recorded in Rawmarsh West in the 12 months to July 2026, 189.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rawmarsh West
- Questions about crime in Rawmarsh West
- About this data
1,822 crimes were recorded in Rawmarsh West in the 12 months to July 2026, 189.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 33% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 562 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rawmarsh West has the 231st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rawmarsh West | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,822 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.6 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +33% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,608 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh West was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,822 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,247). Over the whole period it rose 10%, 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 | 1,822 | 189.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,367 | 142.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,396 | 145.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,720 | 179.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,595 | 166.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,247 | 129.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,379 | 143.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,702 | 177.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,651 | 171.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rawmarsh West 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+157%) and burglary (+62%). The largest falls were in drugs (-48%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 562 | 58.5 | 7.06 | +157% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 505 | 52.6 | 1.54 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 170 | 17.7 | 1.15 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 118 | 12.3 | 1.81 | +39% |
| Public order | 99 | 10.3 | 1.55 | -26% |
| Other theft | 88 | 9.2 | 1.43 | +14% |
| Burglary | 84 | 8.7 | 2.47 | +62% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 7.3 | 1.48 | +15% |
| Other crime | 46 | 4.8 | 2.27 | +0% |
| Robbery | 32 | 3.3 | 2.47 | +88% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -48% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.9 | 1.93 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Rawmarsh West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rawmarsh West recorded 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 30.8% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Rawmarsh West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rawmarsh West recorded 505 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rawmarsh West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rawmarsh West recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rawmarsh West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rawmarsh West recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rawmarsh West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rawmarsh West recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rawmarsh West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rawmarsh West recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rawmarsh West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rawmarsh West recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rawmarsh West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rawmarsh West recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rawmarsh West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rawmarsh West recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rawmarsh West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rawmarsh West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rawmarsh West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rawmarsh West recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rawmarsh West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rawmarsh West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rawmarsh West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rawmarsh West recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rawmarsh West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rawmarsh West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rawmarsh West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rawmarsh West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rawmarsh West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -44% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | -29% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -66% |
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,031 | 120.7 | -36% |
| Wath | 1,435 | 114.8 | -39% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | -18% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | -24% |
| Keppel | 1,250 | 87.1 | -54% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 247 |
| On or near Broad Street | 241 |
| On or near Rail Mill Way | 97 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Alexandria Centre | 71 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 52 |
| On or near Aldwarke Road | 47 |
| On or near A633 | 42 |
| On or near Central Drive | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rawmarsh West 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 | 625 | 34.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 587 | 32.2% |
| Not recorded | 170 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 143 | 7.8% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 93 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% |
Rawmarsh West has an estimated population of 9,608. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rawmarsh West sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rawmarsh West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
Is Rawmarsh West a safe place to live?
Rawmarsh West recorded 189.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 562 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (505).
Is crime in Rawmarsh West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rawmarsh West was up 33% on the year before: 1,822 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,367 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rawmarsh West?
Rawmarsh West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.