SOPEWELL ROAD, S61 2JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in S61 2JJ

SOPEWELL ROAD, S61 2JJ, Rotherham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This S61 2JJ 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 2JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around S61 2JJ, encompassing approximately 1813 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

S61 2JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornton Terrace with total crimes: 7
  • Hill Top Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Meadowhall Road with total crimes: 1

SOPEWELL ROAD, S61 2JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-30.00%
Public order23.86100.00%
Other crime11.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.92100.00%
Other theft25.51100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.62-64.29%
Other crime22.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.10-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-75.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-88.89%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.9633.33%
Public order22.21100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.48150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.2150.00%
Public order31.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Other theft21.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.789.09%
Other theft46.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.210.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9237.50%
Criminal damage and arson36.07200.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.03-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.4133.33%
Other crime22.210.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences99.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.65200.00%
Other theft21.65100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3712.50%
Vehicle crime34.960.00%
Public order21.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.5814.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.41-33.33%
Public order42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-40.00%
Burglary21.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.310.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20244
March 202412
February 202411
January 20248
December 20239
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234
September 20236

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the S61 2JJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Thornton Terrace
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Hill Top Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Meadowhall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Thornton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pollard Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Winterhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Poucher Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Saxon Road
    Total1
    Public order1