Crime in Kiveton Park: statistics, rates and trends
584 crimes were recorded in Kiveton Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Kiveton Park
- Questions about crime in Kiveton Park
- About this data
584 crimes were recorded in Kiveton Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 81.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 195 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kiveton Park has the 597th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kiveton Park | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 584 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.1 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,197 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kiveton Park was highest in the year to July 2018 (898 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (550). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 584 | 81.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 562 | 78.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 573 | 79.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 550 | 76.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 550 | 76.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 584 | 81.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 764 | 106.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 752 | 104.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 898 | 124.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 35 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kiveton Park 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 shoplifting, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+70%) and public order (+19%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-52%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 195 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 75 | 10.4 | 1.26 | +70% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.6 | 0.68 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 4.6 | 0.93 | -52% |
| Burglary | 30 | 4.2 | 1.18 | +15% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +9% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.5 | 1.18 | +0% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -14% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.29 | +12% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.1 | 0.82 | +60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Kiveton Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kiveton Park recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kiveton Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kiveton Park recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kiveton Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kiveton Park recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kiveton Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kiveton Park recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kiveton Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kiveton Park recorded 33 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 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kiveton Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kiveton Park recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kiveton Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kiveton Park recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kiveton Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kiveton Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kiveton Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kiveton Park recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kiveton Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kiveton Park recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kiveton Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kiveton Park recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kiveton Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kiveton Park recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kiveton Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kiveton Park 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kiveton Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kiveton Park.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kiveton Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killamarsh | 451 | 55.6 | -31% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,179 | 75.6 | -7% |
| North Anston | 499 | 81.7 | +1% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,462 | 116.3 | +43% |
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +50% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 587 | 78.5 | -3% |
| Clowne | 734 | 86.2 | +6% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 432 | 76.5 | -6% |
1 areas within Kiveton Park, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wales had the highest rate (71.8 per 1,000) and Wales the lowest (71.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wales | Neighbourhood | 10,383 | 745 | 71.8 |
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 Kiveton Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dowcarr Lane | 76 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 48 |
| On or near Wales Road | 39 |
| On or near Chestnut Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Wallingfield Court | 27 |
| On or near Walseker Lane | 18 |
| On or near Norwood Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Kiveton Bridge | 15 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 15 |
| On or near The Square | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kiveton Park 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 | 194 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 164 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 17.6% |
| Under investigation | 60 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Kiveton Park has an estimated population of 7,197. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kiveton Park sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kiveton Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Kiveton Park a safe place to live?
Kiveton Park recorded 81.1 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 Kiveton Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (103).
Is crime in Kiveton Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kiveton Park was up 4% on the year before: 584 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 562 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kiveton Park?
Kiveton Park 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 Kiveton Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.