Crime in Waverley and Catcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
432 crimes were recorded in Waverley and Catcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Waverley and Catcliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Waverley and Catcliffe
- Types of crime in Waverley and Catcliffe
- Waverley and Catcliffe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Waverley and Catcliffe
- Streets with the most crime in Waverley and Catcliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Waverley and Catcliffe
- Population and deprivation in Waverley and Catcliffe
- Questions about crime in Waverley and Catcliffe
- About this data
432 crimes were recorded in Waverley and Catcliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 168 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Waverley and Catcliffe has the 675th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Waverley and Catcliffe | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 432 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.5 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,646 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Waverley and Catcliffe was highest in the year to July 2026 (432 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (274). Over the whole period it rose 58%, 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 | 432 | 76.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 430 | 76.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 327 | 57.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 292 | 51.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 328 | 58.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 344 | 60.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 349 | 61.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 359 | 63.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 274 | 48.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Waverley and Catcliffe 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 vehicle crime, burglary.
The largest increases were in burglary (+42%) and violence and sexual offences (+24%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-70%) and anti-social behaviour (-10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 168 | 29.8 | 0.87 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 13.6 | 0.89 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 6.7 | 1.37 | +23% |
| Burglary | 37 | 6.6 | 1.85 | +42% |
| Public order | 30 | 5.3 | 0.80 | +88% |
| Other theft | 27 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -70% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -40% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -62% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.36 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Waverley and Catcliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 38.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Waverley and Catcliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Waverley and Catcliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Waverley and Catcliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Waverley and Catcliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Waverley and Catcliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Waverley and Catcliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Waverley and Catcliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Waverley and Catcliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Waverley and Catcliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Waverley and Catcliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Waverley and Catcliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Waverley and Catcliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Waverley and Catcliffe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth | 512 | 57.3 | -25% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,179 | 75.6 | -1% |
| Rotherham | 11,810 | 154.9 | +103% |
| Sheffield | 61,357 | 117.7 | +54% |
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +59% |
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,729 | 70.3 | -8% |
| Kiveton Park | 584 | 81.1 | +6% |
| Killamarsh | 451 | 55.6 | -27% |
1 areas within Waverley and Catcliffe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Rother Vale had the highest rate (68.5 per 1,000) and Rother Vale the lowest (68.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Vale | Neighbourhood | 11,331 | 776 | 68.5 |
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 Waverley and Catcliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near Highfield Lane | 31 |
| On or near Cherry Wood Way | 27 |
| On or near Autumn Fields | 19 |
| On or near Mitchell Way | 16 |
| On or near Nunnery Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Woodland Close | 15 |
| On or near Highfield Spring | 14 |
| On or near Letwell Way | 14 |
| On or near Lescar Road | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Waverley and Catcliffe 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 | 160 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 33.6% |
| Not recorded | 77 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 5.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Waverley and Catcliffe has an estimated population of 5,646. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Waverley and Catcliffe sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Waverley and Catcliffe a safe place to live?
Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 76.5 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 Waverley and Catcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Waverley and Catcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waverley and Catcliffe was almost unchanged on the year before: 432 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 430 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Waverley and Catcliffe?
Waverley and Catcliffe 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 Waverley and Catcliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.