Crime in Waverley and Catcliffe: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in Waverley and Catcliffe in the 12 months to August 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Waverley and Catcliffe
- Questions about crime in Waverley and Catcliffe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (169), anti-social behaviour (85) and vehicle crime (40) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 642nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Waverley and Catcliffe | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 443 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,646 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Waverley and Catcliffe peaked in the year to August 2025 (448 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (271). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 63%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 443 | 78.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 448 | 79.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 306 | 54.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 309 | 54.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 329 | 58.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 326 | 57.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 360 | 63.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 370 | 65.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 271 | 48.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 49 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Waverley and Catcliffe recorded notably more burglary (84% above the national rate) and vehicle crime (43% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (32% below) and other theft (31% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 27 to 37 and violence and sexual offences rose from 139 to 169.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 169 | 29.9 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 15.1 | 15.4 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 7.1 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Burglary | 37 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +37% |
| Public order | 34 | 6.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 25 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Waverley and Catcliffe; the highest is Rotherham (156.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Killamarsh (55.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waverley and Catcliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brinsworth | 522 | 58.4 | -26% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,153 | 73.9 | -6% |
| Rotherham | 11,919 | 156.4 | +99% |
| Sheffield | 61,752 | 118.5 | +51% |
| Thurcroft | 768 | 117.6 | +50% |
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,743 | 70.8 | -10% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | +9% |
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | -30% |
Rother Vale is the one area listed within Waverley and Catcliffe, with 70.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rother Vale | Neighbourhood | 11,331 | 798 | 70.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Waverley and Catcliffe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Highfield Lane | 30 |
| On or near Cherry Wood Way | 27 |
| On or near Autumn Fields | 18 |
| On or near Highfield Spring | 18 |
| On or near Mitchell Way | 16 |
| On or near Nunnery Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Letwell Way | 15 |
| On or near Jacob Way | 14 |
| On or near Lescar Road | 14 |
Of the 358 crimes in Waverley and Catcliffe with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 85 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 41.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 7.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Waverley and Catcliffe has an estimated population of 5,646 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (5.9%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (8.9%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Waverley and Catcliffe average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Waverley and Catcliffe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Waverley and Catcliffe a safe place to live?
Waverley and Catcliffe recorded 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 642nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Waverley and Catcliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 169 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Waverley and Catcliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waverley and Catcliffe was down 1% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 448 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Waverley and Catcliffe?
About 5,646 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.9% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Waverley and Catcliffe?
Waverley and Catcliffe 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.