Crime in Wath upon Dearne: statistics, rates and trends
1,921 crimes were recorded in Wath upon Dearne in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wath upon Dearne at a glance
- Crime trends in Wath upon Dearne
- Types of crime in Wath upon Dearne
- Wath upon Dearne compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wath upon Dearne
- Streets with the most crime in Wath upon Dearne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wath upon Dearne
- Population and deprivation in Wath upon Dearne
- Questions about crime in Wath upon Dearne
- About this data
1,921 crimes were recorded in Wath upon Dearne in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 849 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wath upon Dearne has the 279th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wath upon Dearne | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,921 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.3 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 17,741 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wath upon Dearne was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,067 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,659). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,921 | 108.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,714 | 96.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,693 | 95.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,863 | 105.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,808 | 101.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,659 | 93.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,682 | 94.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,858 | 104.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,067 | 116.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 173 |
| June 2026 | 147 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 209 |
| March 2026 | 145 |
| February 2026 | 157 |
| January 2026 | 175 |
| December 2025 | 176 |
| November 2025 | 146 |
| October 2025 | 146 |
| September 2025 | 145 |
| August 2025 | 126 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wath upon Dearne 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, vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%) and anti-social behaviour (+10%). The largest falls were in other crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 849 | 47.9 | 1.40 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 297 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 7.7 | 1.14 | +9% |
| Public order | 136 | 7.7 | 1.15 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 131 | 7.4 | 1.50 | +10% |
| Other theft | 104 | 5.9 | 0.92 | +7% |
| Burglary | 90 | 5.1 | 1.43 | +2% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.3 | 1.57 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 3.2 | 0.39 | +217% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.4 | 0.41 | -8% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.8 | 0.63 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -35% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wath upon Dearne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wath upon Dearne recorded 849 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wath upon Dearne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wath upon Dearne recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wath upon Dearne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wath upon Dearne recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wath upon Dearne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wath upon Dearne recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wath upon Dearne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wath upon Dearne recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wath upon Dearne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wath upon Dearne recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wath upon Dearne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wath upon Dearne recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wath upon Dearne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wath upon Dearne recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wath upon Dearne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wath upon Dearne recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 217% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wath upon Dearne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wath upon Dearne recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wath upon Dearne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wath upon Dearne recorded 15 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 up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wath upon Dearne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wath upon Dearne recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wath upon Dearne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wath upon Dearne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wath upon Dearne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wath upon Dearne recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wath upon Dearne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wath upon Dearne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wath upon Dearne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -25% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,340 | 88.1 | -19% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,793 | 149.4 | +38% |
| Darfield | 722 | 95.6 | -12% |
| Wombwell | 1,514 | 91.6 | -15% |
| Goldthorpe | 1,036 | 134.7 | +24% |
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +29% |
| Thurnscoe | 1,085 | 107.5 | -1% |
2 areas within Wath upon Dearne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wath had the highest rate (114.8 per 1,000) and Hoober the lowest (104.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
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 upon Dearne 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 Victoria Road | 41 |
| 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 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wath upon Dearne 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 | 750 | 39.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 533 | 27.7% |
| Not recorded | 297 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 133 | 6.9% |
| Local resolution | 60 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 13 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
Wath upon Dearne has an estimated population of 17,741. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wath upon Dearne sits in decile 3.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wath upon Dearne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% |
| Social rented homes | 24.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.3% |
Is Wath upon Dearne a safe place to live?
Wath upon Dearne recorded 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 upon Dearne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 849 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (297).
Is crime in Wath upon Dearne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wath upon Dearne was up 12% on the year before: 1,921 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,714 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wath upon Dearne?
Wath upon Dearne 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 upon Dearne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.