Crime in Rockingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,184 crimes were recorded in Rockingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 100.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rockingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Rockingham
- Types of crime in Rockingham
- Rockingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rockingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rockingham
- Demographics of Rockingham
- Questions about crime in Rockingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (371), anti-social behaviour (191) and shoplifting (121) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,237th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Rockingham | Barnsley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,184 | 27,081 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.1 | 107.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,825 | 251,770 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rockingham of any year here (1,184 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,184 | 100.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,222 | 103.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,423 | 120.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,419 | 120.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,453 | 122.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,231 | 104.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,290 | 109.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,320 | 111.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,243 | 105.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 104 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 97 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 92 |
| December 2025 | 89 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rockingham recorded notably more vehicle crime (87% above the national rate) and other crime (68% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (21% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 36 to 42, while shoplifting fell from 184 to 121 and other theft fell from 79 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 371 | 31.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 191 | 16.2 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 121 | 10.2 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 9.3 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 89 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 60 | 5.1 | 6.4 | -24% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.1 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.6 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Drugs | 31 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rockingham; the highest is Kingstone (276.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Dodworth, Barnsley (67.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rockingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyland Milton | 921 | 80.3 | -20% |
| Worsbrough | 1,154 | 119.4 | +19% |
| Wombwell | 1,070 | 85.7 | -14% |
| Stairfoot | 1,856 | 136.1 | +36% |
| Kingstone | 2,970 | 276.1 | +176% |
| Central | 1,984 | 165.6 | +65% |
| Darfield | 1,162 | 104.7 | +5% |
| Dodworth | 744 | 67.2 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Rockingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “West Street” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near West Street | 91 |
| On or near High Street | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Hall Street | 41 |
| On or near Locksley Gardens | 37 |
| On or near Broad Street | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Fearnley Road | 26 |
| On or near Bank Street | 24 |
| On or near Glenville Close | 23 |
Of the 993 crimes in Rockingham with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 191 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 391 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 329 | 33.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 71 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Rockingham has an estimated population of 11,825 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rockingham average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rockingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Rockingham a safe place to live?
Rockingham recorded 100.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,237th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rockingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 371 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (191).
Is crime in Rockingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rockingham was down 3% on the year before: 1,184 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,222 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rockingham?
About 11,825 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rockingham?
Rockingham 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.