Rotherham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rotherham's crime profile in January 2024 reveals a distinct mix of violent and property-related offences that may reflect the area's urban character and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 35.7% of all reported crimes, significantly above the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.1%, a figure 31% higher than the UK average, suggesting that community tensions or environmental factors may contribute to this pattern. The prominence of violent crime contrasts with the relatively low incidence of theft from the person, which was 100% below the UK average, though the small number of such incidents (6) means this should be viewed with care. Seasonal context appears to influence certain trends: the post-holiday period may have reduced retail footfall, explaining the lower shoplifting rate compared to previous months. However, criminal damage and arson rose sharply by 28.3%, which could be linked to colder weather or other seasonal factors. The overall crime rate of 8.4 per 1,000 residents places Rotherham 13.5% above the UK average, a disparity that may be partly explained by the area's demographic profile and the concentration of certain crime types. This pattern is consistent with Rotherham's status as a town with a mix of urban and industrial characteristics, where community dynamics and environmental factors interact to shape crime trends. While the data does not provide definitive causal links, the balance of violent and property crimes suggests that targeted interventions may be needed to address the most pressing issues.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson increasing by 28.3% compared to December, the largest jump among all categories. Shoplifting also rose by 25.2%, potentially linked to post-holiday retail activity. In contrast, possession of weapons fell by 29.6%, and theft from the person dropped by 25.0%, suggesting seasonal fluctuations in certain offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 35.7% of all crimes, 15% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 15.1% of total crimes, was 31% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's urban density and social dynamics. Theft from the person was 100% below the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories, though the small number of incidents (6) means this should be interpreted cautiously.

Rotherham's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 8.4 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% increase from December's 7.8 per 1,000. This places the area 13.5% above the UK average, though the trajectory of specific crime types shows mixed trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 75 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a metric that highlights the proportion of the population affected by crime each month. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, the population context reveals that the 276,595 residents of Rotherham face a slightly elevated risk compared to the national average. This figure should be viewed alongside the specific crime type breakdowns to understand where the disparity lies.