Brinsworth Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brinsworth’s crime profile in February 2025 reflects a continued trend of below-average national rates, with the area’s overall crime rate at 3.7 per 1,000 residents—44.8% lower than the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stability follows a seasonal pattern typical of winter months, when reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower crime rates. The most prevalent crime category remains violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.1% of all reported incidents (17 cases), though this rate sits 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, is 69% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local interventions in managing disruptive behaviour. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain relatively rare, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000—just 11% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the area’s focus on maintaining public safety in residential zones, though the winter lull may also dampen opportunities for property-related offences. The data aligns with Brinsworth’s character as a built-up area within Rotherham, where localised efforts to address violence and disorder may be more effective than in larger urban centres. While the pre-spring period typically sees a dip in crime, the persistence of violence and sexual offences underscores the need for targeted measures in high-risk settings such as public spaces or late-night venues. The overall picture illustrates a balance between seasonal factors and sustained local efforts to curb crime, even as specific categories remain areas for improvement.

February 2025 saw notable decreases in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 cases), and other theft, down 33.3% (from 3 to 2). These reductions may reflect successful community initiatives or heightened awareness during the winter months. Conversely, public order offences surged by 100%, rising from 1 to 2 cases, and shoplifting doubled from 0 to 1, though both remain well below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences increased by 70% (from 10 to 17), marking a significant upward trend that warrants attention. This rise, however, still places the category 19% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—continue to mitigate broader national patterns. The breakdown also reveals that Brinsworth’s burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) is only 11% above the UK average, indicating that property crime is not a dominant concern here. For residents, the 1-in-274 residents figure for monthly crime exposure offers context on the low likelihood of personal involvement in crime, though the spike in violence-related incidents highlights the need for vigilance in high-risk areas. The interplay between seasonal lulls and specific crime increases underscores the importance of adaptive policing and community engagement strategies tailored to Brinsworth’s unique dynamics.

Brinsworth’s crime rate in February 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with no change from the 3.7 per 1,000 residents recorded in January. This consistency suggests that local conditions—such as population density, policing presence, or community initiatives—have maintained a steady trajectory. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population of 8,758 residents. Over the course of the month, this translates to 1 reported crime for roughly every 274 residents, a statistic that provides residents with a concrete measure of their monthly risk exposure. When compared to the UK average, Brinsworth’s overall rate is strikingly low, but this contrast becomes more nuanced when examining individual crime categories. For instance, while violence and sexual offences are 19% below the UK average, the area’s burglary rate is 11% above, indicating that property crime remains a slightly higher priority for local authorities. This population-scaled perspective also highlights the relative safety of Brinsworth compared to the national context, where higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences are more common. The data suggests that Brinsworth’s built-up environment within Rotherham may foster a more controlled crime profile, though targeted efforts to address the rise in violence-related incidents could further enhance this comparative advantage.