Rawmarsh Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 18,185, 186 crimes were reported in Rawmarsh during February 2024, translating to 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 43.7% higher than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a significant disparity. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (63 cases, 33.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (28 cases, 15.1%), and shoplifting (28 cases, 15.1%). Violence and sexual offences in Rawmarsh occur at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 40% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also exceeds the UK rate by 43%, while shoplifting is an astonishing 178% above the national average of 0.5 per 1,000. These figures align with February's seasonal context: a winter month with low outdoor activity, which may partly explain the concentration of indoor-related crimes such as violence and anti-social behaviour. The area's built-up nature within Rotherham likely contributes to higher rates of property crimes, though the significant gap between Rawmarsh and the UK average suggests localized factors—such as community dynamics or policing strategies—may play a role. The pre-spring lull typically associated with February could also influence crime patterns, though the sharp rise in shoplifting cases contrasts with this expectation, warranting closer examination of retail environments or enforcement measures.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 12 to 28 cases—a jump that outpaces any other category. Shoplifting also doubled from 14 to 28 cases, reflecting a 100% month-on-month surge. These spikes suggest shifting patterns in criminal activity, potentially linked to seasonal factors or localized pressures. Conversely, robbery cases fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), and other theft decreased by 52.9% (from 17 to 8), indicating some areas of improvement. The violent crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents (40% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour rate of 1.5 per 1,000 (43% above UK) underscore Rawmarsh's challenges. Shoplifting's 178% excess over the UK average (0.5 per 1,000) is particularly striking, possibly tied to high-footfall retail areas or targeted enforcement. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson in Rawmarsh (0.5 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average, suggesting a relative absence of vandalism in the area. These contrasts highlight the complexity of crime patterns, where certain categories spike while others decline, even within the same month.

Rawmarsh's crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2024 marks an 11.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.2. This upward trend translates to 6 crimes reported per day on average—a figure that, while seemingly abstract, represents a tangible presence in the community. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure that, while not alarmingly frequent, is higher than the UK average. For context, a resident in Rawmarsh faces a 1-in-98 chance of being directly affected by a crime during February, compared to the UK's broader average. This statistic underscores the area's elevated risk profile relative to the national context. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Rawmarsh's 186 crimes equate to 1.02% of its total population, a proportion that, when compared to the UK's average crime rate, highlights the area's unique challenges. While the daily crime count and monthly exposure provide a snapshot, they do not capture the full picture of localized issues—such as the disproportionate impact of shoplifting or the spike in anti-social behaviour—which demand separate analysis.