Wath upon Dearne Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Wath upon Dearne recorded a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This 38.2% discrepancy highlights the area's elevated risk profile compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.6% of all reported incidents. This category is 68% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national rate of 2.5 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime may reflect local social dynamics, such as the area's history as an industrial town with a complex mix of residential and commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime followed, each contributing 13.7% and 12.0% respectively. Vehicle crime, at 1.1 per 1,000, is 197% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's road networks and post-holiday vehicle activity. January's seasonal context—shorter days, reduced retail footfall, and post-holiday transitions—may have influenced crime patterns, with fewer outdoor crimes typical of the month. The high proportion of violent crime, combined with the sharp rise in vehicle offences, suggests a need for targeted community engagement and infrastructure-focused policing strategies. These findings align with Wath upon Dearne's character as a historically industrialised area within Rotherham, where socio-economic factors and spatial organisation may shape crime trends.

Vehicle crime surged by 90.9% in January, jumping from 11 to 21 incidents. This increase may partly explain the area's elevated risk profile compared to the UK average, where vehicle crime rates are 197% below. Theft from the person also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one reported case—a stark anomaly. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 52.6%, a decrease that contrasts with the overall rise in violent crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.6% of all crimes, a category that is 68% above the UK average. This mix of rising and falling crime types illustrates a complex local picture, where targeted interventions may be needed for vehicle crime and personal safety. The sharp increase in vehicle crime, in particular, could signal a shift in criminal activity patterns during the post-holiday period.

Wath upon Dearne's crime rate in January 2026 remained stable at 9.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in criminal activity over the short term. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported per day, reflecting the area's ongoing exposure to criminal incidents. When scaled to the population of 18,705, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 107 residents. This figure highlights the frequency of crime in a local context, offering a tangible sense of risk. While the rate is 38.2% above the UK average, the stability in month-on-month figures indicates that local factors—such as the area's industrial history or community dynamics—are likely maintaining a consistent pattern. The daily crime count, while relatively low in absolute terms, underscores that crime remains a regular feature of daily life in Wath upon Dearne.