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Crime in Clifton

Clifton had 916 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 207.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 96% above the middle Rotherham area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

S65, Rotherham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Clifton

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207.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common276 in 3 months

Month by month

250 Mar 276 Apr 302 May 319 Jun 305 Jul 292 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Clifton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence27630%
shoplifting19021%
anti-social behaviour15617%
public order637%
vehicle crime455%
theft414%
criminal damage404%
burglary394%

Clifton against Rotherham

TypeClifton per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence62.443.5▲ 10%
Burglary8.84▲ 5%
Vehicle crime10.25.5▲ 22%
Anti-social behaviour35.321▲ 39%
Theft and robbery175.8▼ 7%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Moorgate357.8▲ 14%
Canklow254.9▲ 1%
Rotherham248.1▲ 8%
Clifton207.1▲ 11%
Eastwood172.1▲ 18%
East Dene126▲ 9%
Herringthorpe95.7▼ 7%
See every Rotherham area ranked on the crime in Rotherham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Clifton a safe area?

Clifton had about 207.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Clifton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (276), followed by shoplifting (190) and anti-social behaviour (156).