FESTIVAL CLOSE, S26 5LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S26 5LY

FESTIVAL CLOSE, S26 5LY, Rotherham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This S26 5LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S26 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S26 5LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S26 5LY, encompassing approximately 1880 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S26 5LY area, explore the S26 5LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S26 5LY Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wales Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sycamore Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

FESTIVAL CLOSE, S26 5LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.790.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.23-20.00%
Other crime24.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.04-9.09%
Other crime25.32100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.0410.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.9866.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.04-40.00%
Vehicle crime33.19200.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-33.33%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6442.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.3250.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.57-12.50%
Vehicle crime43.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Shoplifting21.06-50.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.1733.33%
Shoplifting44.25300.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.23-57.14%
Shoplifting53.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft21.06-33.33%
Public order11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.300.00%
Shoplifting57.450.00%
Other theft32.660.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 202410
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S26 5LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wales Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 2. Sycamore Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Greenside Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lambrell Green
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Longlands Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lambrell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Festival Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rothermoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walesmoor Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rookery Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Storth Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Imrie Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1