Wath upon Dearne Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a mixed picture for crime in Wath upon Dearne, a built-up area within Rotherham. The overall crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents placed the area 6.8% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting persistent challenges in maintaining public safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 13.7% and other crimes at 9.6%. These figures align with the area’s urban character, where high-density living and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict and disorder. Seasonal factors played a clear role: the onset of dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night likely influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, while Black Friday shopping created a surge in retail-related crimes. However, the data also reveals opportunities for improvement—categories such as shoplifting and public order offences showed marked fluctuations, suggesting that targeted interventions during key periods could yield results. The UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Wath upon Dearne’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000 is 21% higher, a disparity that may reflect local socio-economic conditions or policing priorities. Meanwhile, categories like bicycle theft and possession of weapons were in line with the UK average, indicating no significant divergence in these areas. As the year progresses, monitoring these trends will be critical to understanding whether seasonal and situational factors are temporary or indicative of broader patterns.

November 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with shoplifting increasing by 600% from one incident to seven—a sharp rise likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity. This surge highlights the vulnerability of retail areas during high-traffic periods, despite efforts to bolster security. Conversely, other thefts dropped by 73.3%, from 15 to 4, possibly reflecting increased awareness or seasonal lulls in opportunistic crimes. Anti-social behaviour and violence remain dominant, with the former 4% above the UK average and the latter 21% above, underscoring persistent challenges in community safety. Violent crimes accounted for nearly 40% of all incidents, a figure significantly higher than the UK’s 21% average. This imbalance may reflect local demographics, such as younger populations or socio-economic factors. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 69.2%, due to reduced public gatherings during colder weather or targeted enforcement actions.

Wath upon Dearne’s crime rate remained stable at 7.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity, though local factors may still influence patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day—a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity in a built-up urban environment. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 128 residents highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 18,705 people. This translates to a tangible risk for residents, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of retail or public spaces. Comparing this to the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 6.8% above the national benchmark, indicating a need for targeted interventions. However, the stability in the rate over the past month suggests that any changes in policing or community efforts have not yet had a measurable impact on crime trends.