Rotherham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rotherham’s crime rate in November 2024 was 9.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 21.1% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, while stable compared to the previous month’s rate of 9.0, reflects a persistent challenge for local authorities. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and criminal damage and arson (8.7%). These patterns are consistent with Rotherham’s character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and suburban areas, where social tensions and economic factors may contribute to higher rates of violence and property crime. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—likely plays a role in the elevated crime figures, particularly for categories like anti-social behaviour and violence. For instance, the increased prevalence of public order offences (7.4%) may be linked to the heightened activity around major events, while the drop in vehicle crime could be attributed to reduced traffic or seasonal maintenance. The area’s crime profile also shows stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences are 28% above the national rate, while vehicle crime is 9% below. This divergence highlights the unique pressures facing Rotherham, where community dynamics and local geography may amplify certain types of crime. The overall rate, though stable month-on-month, remains a concern for residents, particularly given the significant gap from the UK average. Local initiatives to address violence and anti-social behaviour may need to be intensified, especially as the holiday season and colder weather continue to influence crime patterns in the coming months.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with robbery rising by 80% (15 to 27) and theft from the person also climbing by 80% (5 to 9). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, represent significant relative changes and may reflect seasonal factors such as the timing of Black Friday shopping or the impact of darker evenings on visibility. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 20.1% (154 to 123), potentially linked to reduced traffic during the holiday season or seasonal maintenance activities. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 17.5% (485 to 400), which could indicate a temporary reduction in community tensions or the influence of local initiatives. Rotherham’s violent crime rate—3.3 per 1,000—was 28% above the UK average, underscoring the area’s persistent challenge with violence and sexual offences. This figure, combined with the 35.5% share of total crimes, highlights the need for targeted interventions in this category.

Rotherham's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a marginal 2.0% increase from the previous month’s 9.0 per 1,000. This small shift suggests a broadly stable trend, with no dramatic spikes or declines. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 85 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the persistent nature of local crime patterns. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents. This monthly exposure metric provides a clear snapshot of how frequently crime affects the community, though it does not account for fluctuations within the month itself. Rotherham’s population of 276,595 means that the absolute number of crimes—2,543—is significant, but the rate remains a key indicator of relative safety compared to other areas. The slight increase from October appears to be within the expected range of natural variation, rather than a sign of an emerging trend.