Crime in Rotherham East: statistics, rates and trends
2,477 crimes were recorded in Rotherham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Rotherham East
- Questions about crime in Rotherham East
- About this data
2,477 crimes were recorded in Rotherham East in the 12 months to July 2026, 144.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than 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 924 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rotherham East has the 486th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rotherham East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,477 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 144.2 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,173 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rotherham East was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,628 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,271). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 2,477 | 144.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,490 | 145.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,397 | 139.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,423 | 141.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,477 | 144.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,271 | 132.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,423 | 141.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,489 | 144.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,628 | 153.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 255 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rotherham 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, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in robbery (+104%) and shoplifting (+42%). The largest falls were in drugs (-28%) and other theft (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 924 | 53.8 | 1.57 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 377 | 22.0 | 1.43 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 222 | 12.9 | 1.91 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 199 | 11.6 | 1.40 | +42% |
| Public order | 150 | 8.7 | 1.31 | -12% |
| Other theft | 137 | 8.0 | 1.25 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 121 | 7.0 | 1.43 | +39% |
| Burglary | 92 | 5.4 | 1.51 | -9% |
| Other crime | 81 | 4.7 | 2.23 | +3% |
| Drugs | 72 | 4.2 | 1.28 | -28% |
| Robbery | 57 | 3.3 | 2.46 | +104% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.6 | 1.68 | -3% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.99 | +180% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rotherham East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rotherham East recorded 924 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rotherham East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rotherham East recorded 377 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rotherham East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rotherham East recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rotherham East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rotherham East recorded 199 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rotherham East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rotherham East recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rotherham East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rotherham East recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rotherham East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rotherham East recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rotherham East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rotherham East recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rotherham East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rotherham East recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rotherham East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rotherham East recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rotherham East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rotherham East recorded 57 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 104% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rotherham East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rotherham East recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rotherham East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rotherham East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 180% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rotherham East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rotherham East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rotherham East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rotherham East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rotherham East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +99% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +8% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -61% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -26% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | -43% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | -7% |
| Rotherham West | 1,968 | 130.6 | -9% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | -52% |
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 Rotherham East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eldon Road | 219 |
| On or near Hardwicke Road | 82 |
| On or near The Lanes | 61 |
| On or near Foljambe Road | 56 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 55 |
| On or near Russell Street | 48 |
| On or near St Leonard'S Lane | 45 |
| On or near Sheridan Drive | 43 |
| On or near Arnold Road | 41 |
| On or near Shelley Road | 37 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rotherham 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 | 905 | 36.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 664 | 26.8% |
| Not recorded | 377 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 207 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 72 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 60 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Rotherham East has an estimated population of 17,173. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rotherham East sits in decile 1.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rotherham East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.0% |
| Social rented homes | 41.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 89.2% |
Is Rotherham East a safe place to live?
Rotherham East recorded 144.2 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 Rotherham East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 924 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (377).
Is crime in Rotherham East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rotherham East was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,477 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,490 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rotherham East?
Rotherham 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 Rotherham East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.