Crime in Sitwell: statistics, rates and trends
769 crimes were recorded in Sitwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
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769 crimes were recorded in Sitwell in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 253 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sitwell has the 2,765th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sitwell | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 769 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.4 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,625 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sitwell was highest in the year to July 2018 (916 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (703). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 769 | 56.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 703 | 51.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 763 | 56.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 755 | 55.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 822 | 60.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 817 | 60.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 836 | 61.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 883 | 64.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 916 | 67.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 61 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 48 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
| August 2025 | 49 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sitwell 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+66%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in other theft (-22%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 18.6 | 0.54 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 9.8 | 0.64 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 4.6 | 0.56 | +66% |
| Public order | 53 | 3.9 | 0.59 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 3.8 | 0.77 | +2% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -20% |
| Other theft | 36 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -22% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +21% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 0.76 | +100% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sitwell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sitwell recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 32.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sitwell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sitwell recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sitwell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sitwell recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sitwell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sitwell recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 66% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sitwell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sitwell recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sitwell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sitwell recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sitwell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sitwell recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sitwell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sitwell recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sitwell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sitwell recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sitwell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sitwell recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sitwell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sitwell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sitwell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sitwell recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sitwell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sitwell recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sitwell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sitwell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sitwell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sitwell.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sitwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +409% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +156% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | +46% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | +24% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +176% |
| Rother Vale | 776 | 68.5 | +21% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 1,024 | 100.9 | +79% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 545 | 57.8 | +2% |
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 Sitwell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near School Hill | 39 |
| On or near Pleasley Road | 29 |
| On or near Brecklands | 25 |
| On or near B6410 | 20 |
| On or near East Bawtry Road | 17 |
| On or near Francis Crescent South | 16 |
| On or near Herringthorpe Lane | 14 |
| On or near Hunger Hill Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sitwell 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 | 236 | 30.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 233 | 30.3% |
| Not recorded | 134 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 9.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Sitwell has an estimated population of 13,625. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sitwell sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sitwell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Sitwell a safe place to live?
Sitwell recorded 56.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Sitwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Sitwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sitwell was up 9% on the year before: 769 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sitwell?
Sitwell 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 Sitwell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.