Rawmarsh Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Rawmarsh in June 2024 reveals a striking dominance of violent and property-related offences over other categories, shaping a distinct local picture. With 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—42.7% above the UK average—this built-up area within Rotherham exhibits a crime mix heavily skewed towards violent incidents. Violence and sexual offences alone accounted for 38.7% of all reported crimes, with 82 incidents recorded, a figure that is 63% above the national average. This concentration of violent crime may be linked to the area’s socio-economic characteristics, including its status as a commuter town with a mix of residential and industrial zones, which can contribute to higher exposure to conflict. Anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and shoplifting (11.8%) further highlight vulnerabilities in public spaces, with the latter being 126% above the UK average. This suggests a need for targeted measures in retail areas, where shoplifting rates are high. Seasonally, June marks the beginning of summer, a period when increased social activity and longer daylight hours may influence crime patterns, though the absence of major tourist attractions in Rawmarsh means these factors are likely less pronounced than in coastal areas. The persistent gap between Rawmarsh’s crime rates and the UK average underscores the importance of localised strategies to address specific risks, such as the high rates of criminal damage and arson (64% above UK average), which may be tied to the area’s built environment and infrastructure. The balance of crime types thus reflects both the immediate pressures of a densely populated urban area and the long-term challenges of maintaining public safety in a region with complex socio-economic dynamics.

June 2024 saw a stark increase in possession of weapons, rising from 1 to 6 incidents—a 500% surge—raising immediate concerns about public safety. This spike, coupled with a 150% increase in drug-related crimes, suggests potential shifts in criminal activity patterns that warrant closer monitoring. Conversely, public order offences fell by 45.2% compared to May, possibly linked to seasonal changes or local initiatives. The crime mix reveals a striking imbalance: violent crimes (38.7% of total) far outpace property crimes, with shoplifting alone 126% above the UK average. This disparity may reflect underlying social dynamics, such as concentrated areas of anti-social behaviour or retail vulnerabilities. Other thefts dropped by 60%, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.

Rawmarsh's crime rate in June 2024 (11.7 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 6.6% decrease from May's 12.5 per 1,000, suggesting a slight moderation in activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 7 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while local to Rawmarsh, underscores the persistent need for community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 86 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 18,185, this suggests that crime remains a tangible concern for a significant proportion of the community. The rate remains higher than the UK average, but the downward trend from the previous month may indicate early signs of stabilisation, though further analysis will be needed to confirm whether this is a sustained shift.