Crime in Wales, Rotherham: statistics, rates and trends
780 crimes were recorded in Wales, Rotherham in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wales, Rotherham at a glance
- Crime trends in Wales, Rotherham
- Types of crime in Wales, Rotherham
- Wales, Rotherham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wales, Rotherham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wales, Rotherham
- Demographics of Wales, Rotherham
- Questions about crime in Wales, Rotherham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (259), anti-social behaviour (157) and shoplifting (82) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,018th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wales, Rotherham | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 780 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.1 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,383 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wales, Rotherham peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,068 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (690). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 780 | 75.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 690 | 66.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 717 | 69.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 736 | 70.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 722 | 69.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 741 | 71.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 908 | 87.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 958 | 92.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,068 | 102.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 77 |
| May 2026 | 80 |
| April 2026 | 83 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 53 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
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 (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 48 to 82 and anti-social behaviour rose from 116 to 157, while vehicle crime fell from 74 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 259 | 24.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 157 | 15.1 | 15.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 82 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.2 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Burglary | 34 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +31% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +18% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wales, Rotherham; the highest is Dinnington (114.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Aston & Todwick (45.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wales, Rotherham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston & Todwick | 430 | 45.7 | -39% |
| Anston & Woodsetts | 786 | 65.1 | -13% |
| Aughton & Swallownest | 797 | 104.3 | +39% |
| Dinnington | 1,435 | 114.2 | +52% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | +29% |
| Rother Vale | 798 | 70.4 | -6% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -22% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Wales, Rotherham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dowcarr Lane” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dowcarr Lane | 82 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 49 |
| On or near Wales Road | 43 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Wallingfield Court | 25 |
| On or near Norwood Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Festival Close | 21 |
| On or near Walseker Lane | 19 |
| On or near Manor Road | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 17 |
Of the 623 crimes in Wales, Rotherham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 157 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 261 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 230 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 8.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Wales, Rotherham has an estimated population of 10,383 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wales, Rotherham average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wales, Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wales, Rotherham a safe place to live?
Wales, Rotherham recorded 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,018th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wales, Rotherham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 259 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (157).
Is crime in Wales, Rotherham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wales, Rotherham was up 13% on the year before: 780 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 690 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wales, Rotherham?
About 10,383 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wales, Rotherham?
Wales, Rotherham 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.