Rotherham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 276,595 residents, Rotherham recorded 2,328 crimes in September 2025—a rate of 8.4 per 1,000 people, 13.5% above the UK average of 7.4. This equates to one reported crime for roughly every 119 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the scale of activity in a mid-sized local authority district. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.2% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and public order offences (8.9%). These figures align with Rotherham’s character as a mixed urban-rural area with significant retail and industrial zones, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order issues. Seasonal factors in September, such as the return to school and university freshers’ week, likely amplified tensions in communal spaces and nightlife areas, consistent with the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. The property crime category, which includes burglary and vehicle crime, accounted for 24.6% of all offences, though this was lower than the UK average for some subcategories, such as shoplifting. The data suggests a combination of local demographics, economic conditions, and seasonal transitions, with the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during this period of transition.

September 2025 saw a 9.2% decrease in Rotherham’s overall crime rate compared to the previous month, falling from 9.3 to 8.4 per 1,000 residents. However, this reduction was not evenly distributed across crime types. Public order offences increased by 9.5% (189 to 207), a rise that may reflect heightened tensions in public spaces during the transition from summer to autumn. Conversely, theft from the person dropped sharply by 50.0% (10 to 5), possibly due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas as the school term began. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000 (20% higher than the national figure of 2.6). Anti-social behaviour also outpaced UK averages by 28%, with 1.5 per 1,000 compared to the national 1.2. This disparity may be linked to Rotherham’s mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where community cohesion challenges and limited policing resources could contribute to persistent issues. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell 27.5% (207 to 150), a decline that may be tied to seasonal retail activity patterns, though this category still remained 18% below the UK average. These shifts underscore the importance of monitoring localised trends rather than relying on broad national comparisons.

Rotherham’s crime rate in September 2025 (8.4 per 1,000) marked a 9.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.3, indicating a short-term reduction in overall activity. On a daily basis, this equated to roughly 78 crimes per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise the pace of incidents in their neighbourhoods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 119 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of activity in a district with a population of over 276,000. While this rate is 13.5% above the UK average, Rotherham’s demographic and geographic profile—encompassing both urban centres and rural areas—may contribute to higher-than-average rates of certain offences, such as anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Rotherham’s crime rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes (2,328) is proportionate to its size, and targeted local efforts may be more effective than broad national strategies in addressing specific challenges. Residents should be aware that while overall trends may show declines, certain categories, such as violence and anti-social behaviour, remain high compared to the UK, requiring focused community engagement and policing initiatives.