Wath upon Dearne Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 18,705, Wath upon Dearne’s 97 reported crimes in February 2025 equate to a rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents—a figure that places the area 22.4% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This relatively low overall rate is driven by a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 47.4% of all incidents, followed by vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour at 11.3% each. The prominence of violent crimes, which are 6% above the UK average, contrasts with significantly lower rates for anti-social behaviour (38% below the national average) and public order offences (32% below). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within Rotherham, where community dynamics and local infrastructure influence crime types. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower frequency of certain crimes, such as burglary or theft from the person, which typically peak during warmer months. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft and theft from the person, each rising by 100% from zero to one incident, suggests that specific vulnerabilities, such as increased visibility of bicycles during winter or transient populations, could be contributing factors. While the overall rate remains well below national averages, the local profile indicates a need for tailored approaches that address both the strengths and challenges of this specific environment.

February 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime types, with bicycle theft and theft from the person each increasing by 100% from zero to one incident, a stark contrast to the previous month. This uptick may reflect heightened visibility of such crimes during winter, though no definitive causal link can be drawn. Conversely, other crime and public order offences both declined significantly, with the latter dropping by 44.4%—a shift that could indicate temporary factors such as reduced public gatherings or improved local policing efforts. The crime mix also reveals divergent patterns compared to the UK: while violence and sexual offences were 6% above the national average, anti-social behaviour was 38% below, suggesting a unique local profile. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 62% above the UK average, linked to the area’s proximity to major roads or transport networks. These variations highlight the need for targeted strategies that address both the specific challenges and strengths of the local crime profile.

Wath upon Dearne’s February 2025 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.8% decrease from the previous month’s 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing trend of reduced incidents. This decline aligns with the winter season’s typically lower outdoor activity, though the local context may also reflect community initiatives or seasonal lulls in certain crime types. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 18,705, the monthly exposure means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 193 residents—a ratio that suggests a generally safer environment than the UK average. However, this aggregated view masks variations in specific crime categories, some of which show marked differences from national trends. For instance, while the overall rate is well below the UK average, certain types such as vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences exceed local benchmarks, illustrating the nuanced nature of local crime dynamics.