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Burglary Rates in Rotherham West

Rotherham, Yorkshire and The Humber, England

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

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Rotherham West recorded 181 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 197% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

181

10.04 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

4,781

265.1 per 1,000 residents

197% above the UK average74% above the Yorkshire and The Humber regional average

How does Rotherham West rank?

Within Rotherham

2 of 25 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

15
13
11
11
12
18
13
26
12
8
26
16
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
1539
32%
Other Crime
1263
26%
Shoplifting
759
16%
Anti-social Behaviour
609
13%
Burglary
181
4%
Vehicle Crime
158
3%
Drug Offences
131
3%
Robbery
99
2%
Theft from Person
42
1%

Property mix in Rotherham West

Source: Census 2021 · 7,883 households

Detached 12%Semi-detached 41%Terraced 25%Flats 22%

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

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What this means for Rotherham West homeowners

Most homes in Rotherham West 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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