WATSON ROAD, S61 1JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S61 1JX

WATSON ROAD, S61 1JX, Rotherham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.06 per 1,000 population. This S61 1JX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader S61 postcode area, which has experienced 354 crimes and a crime rate of 10.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this S61 1JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S61 1JX, encompassing approximately 2884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

S61 1JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Colwick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Wilding Way with total crimes: 3

WATSON ROAD, S61 1JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.06133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.43-50.00%
Other theft41.39100.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.24-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.77200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.2411.11%
Public order23.47-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6328.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.12200.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.77-41.67%
Public order42.43300.00%
Other theft31.390.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.10100.00%
Vehicle crime64.16-25.00%
Other theft32.08200.00%
Shoplifting31.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime88.67300.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7720.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Public order20.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.93-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.0260.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-83.33%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.4011.11%
Vehicle crime63.4750.00%
Other theft52.08150.00%
Burglary31.73200.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0280.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.12300.00%
Vehicle crime41.390.00%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.69-71.43%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.32250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.430.00%
Vehicle crime41.7333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.39100.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.590.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 202412
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S61 1JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Colwick Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Wilding Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bradgate Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dovercourt Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Bradgate Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Kiln Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bradgate Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Watson Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bradgate Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bradgate House Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1