Crime in Rotherham West: statistics, rates and trends
2,005 crimes were recorded in Rotherham West in the 12 months to August 2026, 133.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Rotherham West
- Questions about crime in Rotherham West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (771), anti-social behaviour (321), criminal damage and arson (138) and public order (138) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 621st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Rotherham West | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,005 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 133.0 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,072 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Rotherham West of any year here (2,005 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,005 | 133.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,047 | 135.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,092 | 138.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,222 | 147.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,205 | 146.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,254 | 149.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,402 | 159.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,206 | 146.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,473 | 164.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 196 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Rotherham West recorded notably more burglary (90% above the national rate), other crime (85% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (64% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 26 to 113 and vehicle crime rose from 94 to 122, while public order fell from 164 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 771 | 51.2 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 321 | 21.3 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 138 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Other theft | 132 | 8.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 122 | 8.1 | 5.0 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 113 | 7.5 | 8.5 | +335% |
| Burglary | 102 | 6.8 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.9 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Drugs | 55 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.6 | 1.0 | -11% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Rotherham West; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Sitwell (58.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rotherham West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keppel | 1,226 | 85.4 | -36% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | +2% |
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +121% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | -47% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | +7% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,817 | 189.1 | +42% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -56% |
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Rotherham West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (119).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 119 |
| On or near Park Street | 99 |
| On or near Little Common Lane | 53 |
| On or near Upper Clara Street | 52 |
| On or near Thornton Terrace | 46 |
| On or near Providence Street | 41 |
| On or near Colwick Grove | 38 |
| On or near St John'S Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Hartington Close | 33 |
| On or near Winterhill Road | 33 |
Of the 1,684 crimes in Rotherham West with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 321 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 741 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 569 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 171 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 55 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Rotherham West has an estimated population of 15,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more social housing (23%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Rotherham West average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Rotherham West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 39.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Rotherham West a safe place to live?
Rotherham West recorded 133.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 621st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Rotherham West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 771 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (321).
Is crime in Rotherham West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rotherham West was down 2% on the year before: 2,005 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,047 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Rotherham West?
About 15,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Rotherham West?
Rotherham West 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.