Crime in Kiveton Park: statistics, rates and trends
614 crimes were recorded in Kiveton Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kiveton Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Kiveton Park
- Types of crime in Kiveton Park
- Kiveton Park compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kiveton Park
- Streets with the most crime in Kiveton Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kiveton Park
- Demographics of Kiveton Park
- Questions about crime in Kiveton Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (206), anti-social behaviour (114) and shoplifting (77) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 529th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kiveton Park | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 614 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.3 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,197 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kiveton Park peaked in the year to August 2018 (881 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (534). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 614 | 85.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 549 | 76.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 578 | 80.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 534 | 74.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 564 | 78.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 571 | 79.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 760 | 105.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 756 | 105.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 881 | 122.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 68 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Kiveton Park recorded notably more other crime (31% above the national rate) and shoplifting (27% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (50% below) and criminal damage and arson (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 46 to 77 and burglary rose from 22 to 30, while vehicle crime fell from 56 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 28.6 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 15.8 | 15.4 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 10.7 | 8.5 | +67% |
| Public order | 46 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +36% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.2 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kiveton Park; the highest is Thurcroft (117.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Killamarsh (55.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kiveton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | -36% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,153 | 73.9 | -13% |
| North Anston | 498 | 81.5 | -4% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,449 | 115.2 | +35% |
| Thurcroft | 768 | 117.6 | +38% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 591 | 79.0 | -7% |
| Clowne | 725 | 85.2 | 0% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 443 | 78.5 | -8% |
Wales is the one area listed within Kiveton Park, with 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | Neighbourhood | 10,383 | 780 | 75.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Kiveton Park 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 Thomas Street | 15 |
| On or near Lambrell Green | 14 |
Of the 500 crimes in Kiveton Park with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 213 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 176 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Kiveton Park has an estimated population of 7,197 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kiveton Park average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Kiveton Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kiveton Park a safe place to live?
Kiveton Park recorded 85.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 529th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Kiveton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Kiveton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kiveton Park was up 12% on the year before: 614 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 549 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kiveton Park?
About 7,197 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kiveton Park?
Kiveton Park 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.