Dinnington (Rotherham) Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 saw Dinnington (Rotherham) record a crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.5% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure reflects a mixed picture of crime trends, with some categories showing marked improvements while others remain elevated. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.6% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.0%) and criminal damage and arson (13.5%). These figures align with the area’s characteristics as a built-up part of Rotherham, where community dynamics and seasonal factors such as the return to school and university freshers may influence crime patterns. The month-on-month reduction in violence and sexual offences suggests a potential shift in local activity, though the sharp increase in public order offences and burglary highlights areas requiring further attention. The seasonal context of September—marked by the resumption of school terms and the influx of students—may contribute to fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences linked to increased social activity. However, the persistent elevation of certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which are 108% above the UK average, indicates ongoing challenges in addressing specific crime drivers. These insights underscore the need for targeted interventions and continued monitoring of local conditions to address emerging trends effectively.

September 2025 marked an 18.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, from 49 to 40 incidents—a shift that may reflect the impact of school term resumption. Anti-social behaviour also saw a 24.2% reduction, falling from 33 to 25 cases, though this category remained 54% above the UK average. Conversely, public order offences surged by 225%, rising from four to 13 incidents, potentially linked to the influx of university students and seasonal social activity. Burglary increased sharply by 300%, with one incident in August escalating to four in September, a rise that may be influenced by changing patterns of property security during the transition to autumn. Theft from the person also rose by 100%, from zero to one case, though this category remained 23% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal dynamics and local conditions in shaping crime trends.

Dinnington (Rotherham) saw a notable decline in its overall crime rate in September 2025, falling from 9.2 to 8.4 per 1,000 residents—a reduction of 8.5% compared to the previous month. This downward trend aligns with the local context of the month, as school terms resumed and university freshers returned, potentially shifting activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day, a figure that residents may find useful for contextualising local safety. Over the course of September, one crime was reported for roughly every 119 residents, highlighting the monthly exposure rate. When scaled to the area’s population of 14,160, this suggests that the crime rate remains a concern, albeit with a slight improvement from August. The reduction in violence and sexual offences, which decreased by 18.4%, may reflect the impact of seasonal transitions, though other factors such as community initiatives or policing strategies could also play a role. This context provides a clearer picture of how crime trends evolve in a built-up area within Rotherham.