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Burglary Rates in Rotherham East

Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Rotherham East recorded 118 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 67% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

118

5.64 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

2,986

142.7 per 1,000 residents

67% above the UK average2% below the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Rotherham East rank?

Within Rotherham

7 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

89th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
7
11
12
5
11
9
16
5
13
11
7
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1121
38%
Other Crime
782
26%
Anti-social Behaviour
508
17%
Shoplifting
168
6%
Vehicle Crime
145
5%
Burglary
118
4%
Drug Offences
85
3%
Robbery
52
2%
Theft from Person
7
0%

Property mix in Rotherham East

Source: Census 2021 · 8,417 households

Detached 8%Semi-detached 55%Terraced 22%Flats 15%

The most common property type in Rotherham East is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Rotherham East homeowners

Most homes in Rotherham East are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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