Rotherham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rotherham’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 15.1% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reflects a complex combination of local factors and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.7%) and shoplifting (11.2%). These patterns align with Rotherham’s character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where retail hubs and public spaces contribute to persistent property and public order offences. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, dark evenings, and the post-Black Friday shopping period—likely influenced the fluctuation in crime types, with anti-social behaviour declining as events wound down but shoplifting remaining elevated due to retail activity. The area’s higher-than-average rates for violent crime and shoplifting highlight ongoing challenges, though the drop in anti-social behaviour suggests some short-term success in policing or community initiatives. Long-term trends will require careful analysis to determine whether these shifts are indicative of broader improvements or temporary anomalies tied to the month’s specific dynamics.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in Rotherham’s crime profile. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 21.7%, from 469 to 367 incidents, potentially linked to the waning influence of Bonfire Night and the post-Black Friday retail period. Conversely, possession of weapons rose sharply by 50%, from 20 to 30 cases, a category where Rotherham’s rate is 43% above the UK average. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or shifts in criminal activity patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting remained 59% above the UK average, with 262 incidents reported. The decline in anti-social behaviour contrasts with the persistent elevation in violent crime, which accounts for 35.5% of all reported crimes and is 17% above the UK average. For residents, the reduction in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible sign of potential progress, though the rising weapons possession rate warrants continued scrutiny. The seasonal context of November—dark evenings, holiday events, and post-Black Friday shopping—may have influenced these trends, with some categories seeing temporary relief while others remain entrenched.

Rotherham's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 9.5% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.3 to 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, suggests a short-term shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 78 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the ongoing presence of criminal activity within the community. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 119 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a population of 276,595. This monthly exposure figure, while not a daily metric, underscores the need for sustained community engagement and policing strategies. The drop from the previous month may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition from late autumn holidays to a more stable period, though longer-term trends will require further analysis to determine whether this is a sustained improvement or a temporary fluctuation. The area’s post-industrial character, with its mix of urban and semi-rural zones, likely contributes to the persistence of certain crime types, such as anti-social behaviour and property crimes, even as others show temporary declines.