Thurcroft Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Thurcroft, a built-up area within Rotherham, recorded 85 crimes across a population of 6,208 residents, translating to a crime rate of 13.7 per 1,000 people—77.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national rate underscores a challenging local environment, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime picture. These incidents accounted for 54.1% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its urban density and proximity to Rotherham’s broader socio-economic dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 18.8% of crimes, also saw a marked increase, aligning with seasonal factors such as the onset of darker evenings and Halloween, which may have amplified community tensions or led to more incidents in public spaces. Meanwhile, property crimes remained relatively low, with only 14 reported, though this included a notable drop in burglary (from two to one cases). The overall crime rate, however, reflects a troubling imbalance in the types of crime experienced, with violent and anti-social incidents far outweighing property-related offences. This pattern may be consistent with Thurcroft’s role as a densely populated area within Rotherham, where social interactions and public spaces are more concentrated, contributing to higher rates of interpersonal conflict and disorder.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 155.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 46 incidents. This category alone contributes 54.1% of all crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (178% above). Anti-social behaviour also spiked by 166.7%, with reports jumping from six to 16. This surge may be linked to Halloween and the transition into darker evenings, though no definitive causal link is established. Conversely, shoplifting and burglary both declined, with shoplifting falling 40% (from five to three incidents) and burglary dropping 50% (from two to one). These decreases contrast with the UK average for shoplifting, which remained slightly higher in Thurcroft (21% below the national rate). Residents might note the sharp rise in violent crime as a pressing concern, with the area’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences being nearly three times the UK average.

Thurcroft's crime rate in October 2025 rose sharply to 13.7 per 1,000 residents, a jump of 80.8% compared to the previous month's 7.6 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, with the gap widening due to spikes in violent crime and anti-social behaviour. Daily, Thurcroft experienced approximately three reported crimes, translating to one crime for every 73 residents over the month—a stark contrast to the average resident’s monthly exposure in the UK, which is not available for direct comparison. The population of 6,208 means that each resident faces a higher risk of encountering crime than the national average, particularly in violent incidents. The shift from September to October likely reflects the seasonal transition, with darker evenings and Halloween-related activity contributing to increased reports of violence and anti-social behaviour.