Rawmarsh Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Rawmarsh, 9.2 crimes were reported in January 2024—24.3% above the UK average of 7.4. This rate translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 109 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the localised nature of crime risk. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 40.1% of all incidents and 42% above the UK average for this category. Other theft (10.2%) and shoplifting (8.4%) followed closely, both significantly exceeding national benchmarks. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday lull, shorter days, and reduced retail activity—likely contributed to some of these patterns, though the sharp rise in robbery (up 75% from December) suggests other dynamics at play. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, fell by 33.3% compared to the previous month, possibly reflecting lower social interaction during colder weather. These figures illustrate a built-up area within Rotherham where violent crime remains a pressing issue, but where certain categories respond predictably to seasonal rhythms. The combination of high violence rates and sharp fluctuations in other crime types highlights the need for targeted policing strategies that address both immediate risks and long-term trends.

January 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with shoplifting plummeting by 53.3% (from 30 to 14 incidents) amid reduced retail footfall following the Christmas period. This decline, however, was offset by a 75% increase in robbery cases, rising from four to seven. The surge in robbery may reflect heightened vulnerability in low-light conditions or shifts in criminal targeting during colder months. Other crime also spiked dramatically, tripling from two to six incidents—a figure that is 114% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, possibly linked to shorter daylight hours and reduced social activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.1% of all crimes, and were 42% above the UK average. These figures highlight the uneven nature of crime patterns, where some categories respond predictably to seasonal factors while others defy expectations.

In January 2024, Rawmarsh's crime rate (9.2 per 1,000 residents) fell by 12.2% compared to the previous month's rate of 10.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical post-holiday patterns, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may temper certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, a figure that reflects both the local population density and seasonal rhythms. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. This rate is higher than the UK average when scaled to the local population, though the month-on-month decrease suggests some stabilisation in the crime picture. The reduction in shoplifting (a 53.3% drop) may correlate with reduced foot traffic in retail areas during January, while the increase in robbery (75% rise) could reflect shifts in criminal activity patterns during colder months.