WALES ROAD, S26 6RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S26 6RE

WALES ROAD, S26 6RE, Rotherham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This S26 6RE 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 6RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S26 6RE, encompassing approximately 1656 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the S26 6RE area, explore the S26 6RE 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 (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

S26 6RE 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

WALES ROAD, S26 6RE 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.28-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.4350.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In August 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 offences1015.090.00%
Other crime26.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.47-9.09%
Vehicle crime36.040.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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 offences119.6637.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.64100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%
Public order10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.60-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.83200.00%
Public order31.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.2450.00%
Drugs21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.21-75.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6828.57%
Vehicle crime45.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.410.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Shoplifting21.21-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.4716.67%
Shoplifting44.23300.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Public order11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.62-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

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 offences613.28-60.00%
Shoplifting53.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%
Public order11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.7087.50%
Shoplifting59.06-16.67%
Other theft33.02200.00%
Burglary21.81-33.33%
Other crime11.210.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.700.00%
Shoplifting64.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.620.00%
Burglary32.410.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Other theft11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202410
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 202412
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20236
October 202315
September 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.42 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 6RE 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. Kiveton Bridge
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Fathers Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Imrie Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Mckenzie Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1