Crime in Wath: statistics, rates and trends
1,435 crimes were recorded in Wath in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
1,435 crimes were recorded in Wath in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 618 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wath has the 913th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wath | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,435 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.8 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,503 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wath was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,435 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,074). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,435 | 114.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,342 | 107.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,353 | 108.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,246 | 99.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,149 | 91.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,074 | 85.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,090 | 87.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,252 | 100.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,396 | 111.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 139 |
| April 2026 | 143 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 117 |
| January 2026 | 127 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wath 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, public order, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+47%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%) and public order (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 618 | 49.4 | 1.44 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 231 | 18.5 | 1.20 | +13% |
| Public order | 110 | 8.8 | 1.32 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 8.1 | 1.64 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -6% |
| Burglary | 78 | 6.2 | 1.76 | +47% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.8 | 0.91 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 4.2 | 0.50 | +189% |
| Other crime | 42 | 3.4 | 1.59 | -26% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.3 | 0.39 | -16% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.58 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.33 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wath recorded 618 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wath recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wath recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wath recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wath recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wath recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wath recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wath recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 189% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wath recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wath recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wath recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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.
Possession of weapons in Wath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,031 | 120.7 | +5% |
| Hoober | 1,203 | 104.9 | -9% |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -43% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +65% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -7% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | +17% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +36% |
| Keppel | 1,250 | 87.1 | -24% |
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 Wath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Golden Smithies Lane | 63 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 49 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 46 |
| On or near Strathmore Grove | 39 |
| On or near Wath Wood Bottom | 38 |
| On or near Cawood Drive | 36 |
| On or near The Nightingales | 34 |
| On or near Colliery Avenue | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wath 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 | 536 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 400 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 231 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 7.5% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Wath has an estimated population of 12,503. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wath sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 23.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.0% |
Is Wath a safe place to live?
Wath recorded 114.8 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 Wath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 618 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (231).
Is crime in Wath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wath was up 7% on the year before: 1,435 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,342 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wath?
Wath 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 Wath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.