Crime in Rotherham West: statistics, rates and trends
1,968 crimes were recorded in Rotherham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rotherham West at a glance
- Crime trends in Rotherham West
- Types of crime in Rotherham West
- Rotherham West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rotherham West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rotherham West
- Population and deprivation in Rotherham West
- Questions about crime in Rotherham West
- About this data
1,968 crimes were recorded in Rotherham West in the 12 months to July 2026, 130.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 777 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rotherham West has the 675th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rotherham West | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,968 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 130.6 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,072 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rotherham West was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,496 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,968). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 1,968 | 130.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,081 | 138.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,079 | 137.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,210 | 146.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,221 | 147.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,256 | 149.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,433 | 161.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,213 | 146.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,496 | 165.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 206 |
| June 2026 | 204 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 170 |
| March 2026 | 189 |
| February 2026 | 117 |
| January 2026 | 155 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 144 |
| August 2025 | 159 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rotherham 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, other theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+175%). The largest falls were in public order (-22%) and other crime (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 777 | 51.6 | 1.51 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 328 | 21.8 | 1.42 | -6% |
| Other theft | 138 | 9.2 | 1.43 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -13% |
| Public order | 129 | 8.6 | 1.29 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 7.1 | 1.44 | +8% |
| Burglary | 101 | 6.7 | 1.89 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 5.1 | 0.62 | +175% |
| Other crime | 62 | 4.1 | 1.95 | -17% |
| Drugs | 60 | 4.0 | 1.22 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.6 | 1.64 | -8% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.5 | 1.13 | +92% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rotherham West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rotherham West recorded 777 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rotherham West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rotherham West recorded 328 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rotherham West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rotherham West recorded 138 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rotherham West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rotherham West recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rotherham West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rotherham West recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rotherham West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rotherham West recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rotherham West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rotherham West recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rotherham West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rotherham West recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rotherham West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rotherham West recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rotherham West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rotherham West recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rotherham West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rotherham West recorded 24 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 8% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Rotherham West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Rotherham West recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rotherham West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rotherham West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Rotherham West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Rotherham West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rotherham West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rotherham West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rotherham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keppel | 1,250 | 87.1 | -33% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | +3% |
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +120% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | -47% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +10% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +45% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -57% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -18% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park Street | 91 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 84 |
| On or near Little Common Lane | 55 |
| On or near Upper Clara Street | 54 |
| On or near Providence Street | 42 |
| On or near Thornton Terrace | 42 |
| On or near Colwick Grove | 41 |
| On or near Cavendish Road | 36 |
| On or near St John'S Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Hartington Close | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rotherham 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 | 724 | 36.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 554 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 328 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 2.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Rotherham West has an estimated population of 15,072. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rotherham West sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rotherham West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.3% |
Is Rotherham West a safe place to live?
Rotherham West recorded 130.6 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 Rotherham West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 777 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (328).
Is crime in Rotherham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rotherham West was down 5% on the year before: 1,968 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,081 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rotherham West?
Rotherham 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 Rotherham West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.