Rotherham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Rotherham's November 2023 crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents placed it 9.3% above the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining safety standards in this post-industrial town. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 35.5% of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This pattern is consistent with Rotherham's character as a mixed urban area with a history of higher-than-average violence and disorder. Anti-social behaviour, another major concern, contributed 13.2% of all crimes, with rates 5% above the national average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of dark evenings—may have contributed to increased activity in both violent and property crimes. However, the data also shows a notable rise in theft from the person, which could be linked to the commercial activity associated with Black Friday. While property crimes as a whole remained elevated, the rate of burglary decreased by 26.8% compared to October, suggesting a seasonal dip in residential-targeted offences. The overall crime profile illustrates a combination of local factors, including the town's economic landscape, social demographics, and the impact of seasonal events on criminal activity. These patterns are consistent with broader trends in similar mid-sized urban areas, where targeted policing and community engagement efforts often influence crime trends.

November 2023 saw a 75% increase in theft from the person, with reported incidents rising from 4 to 7. This sharp rise, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during Black Friday shopping or increased pedestrian movement in retail areas. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 26.8% compared to October, a decline consistent with the typical seasonal reduction in property crimes as evenings grow darker and foot traffic decreases. The drugs category also showed a notable 46.5% increase, suggesting possible shifts in illicit activity patterns during the month. Violent crimes, which accounted for 35.5% of all incidents, remained 12% above the UK average, with a rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This persistent gap from national figures may be influenced by local factors such as the area's demographic profile and historical crime trends. The decrease in anti-social behaviour by 20.4% could indicate the effectiveness of recent community interventions or changes in public behaviour during the month.

Rotherham's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.7. This decline, though modest, suggests a stabilisation in local crime trends following the typically higher activity seen in October. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 76 reported crimes each day in November, reflecting the persistent nature of criminal activity in a mid-sized urban district. When considering the monthly exposure, one in every 122 residents in Rotherham faced a reported crime during the month, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. This rate aligns with the characteristics of a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where community policing efforts and economic factors may influence crime patterns. The decrease in anti-social behaviour and burglary, combined with the rise in theft from the person, indicates shifting dynamics in criminal activity that warrant closer examination.