Crime in Sitwell: statistics, rates and trends
803 crimes were recorded in Sitwell in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (261), anti-social behaviour (144) and shoplifting (73) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,656th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sitwell | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 803 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.9 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 13,625 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sitwell peaked in the year to August 2018 (929 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (678). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 803 | 58.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 678 | 49.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 781 | 57.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 749 | 55.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 818 | 60.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 786 | 57.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 856 | 62.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 877 | 64.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 929 | 68.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (54% below) and violence and sexual offences (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 35 to 73 and criminal damage and arson rose from 47 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 261 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 10.6 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 5.4 | 8.5 | +109% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Burglary | 56 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Public order | 52 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.7 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Other theft | 40 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sitwell; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley & Ravenfield (57.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sitwell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +399% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | +141% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | +45% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | +20% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +166% |
| Rother Vale | 798 | 70.4 | +19% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | +64% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 544 | 57.7 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Sitwell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near School Hill | 39 |
| On or near Pleasley Road | 28 |
| On or near Brecklands | 25 |
| On or near B6410 | 22 |
| On or near East Bawtry Road | 17 |
| On or near Francis Crescent South | 16 |
| On or near Hunger Hill Road | 15 |
| On or near Broom Avenue | 14 |
Of the 659 crimes in Sitwell with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 250 | 37.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 249 | 37.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 4 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Sitwell has an estimated population of 13,625 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.7%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sitwell average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sitwell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sitwell a safe place to live?
Sitwell recorded 58.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,656th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sitwell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 261 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Sitwell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sitwell was up 18% on the year before: 803 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 678 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sitwell?
About 13,625 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sitwell?
Sitwell 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.