Rotherham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Rotherham in January 2025 reveals a combination of violent and non-violent offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 36% of all reported crimes. This figure, at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, places the area 8% above the UK average for this category, suggesting localised pressures that may stem from social dynamics or community-specific challenges. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, each contributing 14% and 8.2% respectively, with the latter’s rate (0.6 per 1,000) 30% above the national average. This imbalance may reflect the area’s character as a mixed urban-rural district, where public spaces such as parks and transport hubs could become focal points for disorder. Seasonal factors also play a role, as January’s post-holiday period and reduced daylight hours likely contribute to lower retail footfall and fewer outdoor crimes. However, the persistence of anti-social behaviour and public order issues indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates were lower than the UK average, due to reduced consumer activity or effective retail security measures. The overall crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents, 5.6% above the UK average, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies to address the specific challenges faced in this area.

January 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences rising by 34.9% to 170 incidents. This increase may reflect the impact of shorter days and post-holiday gatherings in public spaces. Conversely, burglary rates fell sharply by 50.3%, dropping from 169 to 84, a decline consistent with seasonal trends that typically see fewer break-ins during colder months. Shoplifting also decreased by 25.2%, aligning with reduced retail footfall during January. Rotherham’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.7 per 1,000) was 8% above the UK average, while shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) was 35% below. These disparities highlight the area’s unique dynamics, with public order issues outpacing national trends but retail theft remaining lower, possibly due to effective local policing or reduced consumer activity.

Rotherham’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% decline from the previous month’s 8.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with seasonal patterns, as January typically sees fewer outdoor crimes due to shorter days and post-holiday retail activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 67 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent but not overwhelming presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 133 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure without overstating individual risk. While this rate is slightly above the UK average, the drop from December suggests seasonal factors may have played a role. The population context also matters: with 276,595 residents, the scale of incidents is distributed across a large area, potentially diluting localised spikes. Residents may find the 6% monthly decrease reassuring. higher than the national average, highlighting areas for continued focus.