Crime in Rotherham East: statistics, rates and trends
2,440 crimes were recorded in Rotherham East in the 12 months to August 2026, 142.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Rotherham East at a glance
- Crime trends in Rotherham East
- Types of crime in Rotherham East
- Rotherham East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rotherham East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rotherham East
- Demographics of Rotherham East
- Questions about crime in Rotherham East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (926), anti-social behaviour (363) and criminal damage and arson (212) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Rotherham East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,440 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.1 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 17,173 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Rotherham East peaked in the year to August 2018 (2,598 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,232). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,440 | 142.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,545 | 148.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,364 | 137.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,436 | 141.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,492 | 145.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,232 | 130.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,425 | 141.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,463 | 143.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,598 | 151.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 218 |
| July 2026 | 203 |
| June 2026 | 277 |
| May 2026 | 221 |
| April 2026 | 197 |
| March 2026 | 205 |
| February 2026 | 191 |
| January 2026 | 160 |
| December 2025 | 206 |
| November 2025 | 157 |
| October 2025 | 224 |
| September 2025 | 181 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rotherham East recorded notably more robbery (2.4 times the national rate), other crime (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (83% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 30 to 56 and shoplifting rose from 136 to 207, while drugs fell from 106 to 67 and other theft fell from 173 to 134.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 926 | 53.9 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 363 | 21.1 | 15.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 212 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 207 | 12.1 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Public order | 137 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 134 | 7.8 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 120 | 7.0 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Burglary | 95 | 5.5 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Other crime | 83 | 4.8 | 2.1 | +6% |
| Drugs | 67 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Robbery | 56 | 3.3 | 1.4 | +87% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -16% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rotherham East; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Sitwell (58.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rotherham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +107% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +11% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -59% |
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | -24% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | -40% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | -4% |
| Rotherham West | 2,005 | 133.0 | -6% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Rotherham East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Eldon Road” (202).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eldon Road | 202 |
| On or near Hardwicke Road | 74 |
| On or near Foljambe Road | 65 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near The Lanes | 55 |
| On or near St Leonard'S Lane | 45 |
| On or near Jennings Close | 43 |
| On or near Sheridan Drive | 42 |
| On or near Arnold Road | 40 |
| On or near Russell Street | 39 |
Of the 2,077 crimes in Rotherham East with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 363 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 919 | 44.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 644 | 31.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 185 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 75 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Rotherham East has an estimated population of 17,173 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (42%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (38%, against 18%) and more households without a car (40%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rotherham East average decile 1.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rotherham East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 14.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 37.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 89.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Rotherham East a safe place to live?
Rotherham East recorded 142.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rotherham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 926 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (363).
Is crime in Rotherham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rotherham East was down 4% on the year before: 2,440 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,545 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rotherham East?
About 17,173 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rotherham East?
Rotherham 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.