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Crime in East Dene

East Dene had 507 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 126 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% above the middle Rotherham area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

S65, Rotherham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of East Dene

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126crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common202 in 3 months

Month by month

154 Mar 158 Apr 152 May 204 Jun 157 Jul 146 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence20240%
anti-social behaviour8417%
criminal damage4910%
shoplifting337%
public order296%
vehicle crime255%
theft245%
burglary204%

East Dene against Rotherham

TypeEast Dene per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence50.243.5▲ 1%
Burglary54▲ 67%
Vehicle crime6.25.5▲ 25%
Anti-social behaviour20.921▲ 53%
Theft and robbery8.25.8▼ 6%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Rotherham248.1▲ 8%
Clifton207.1▲ 11%
Dalton189.2▼ 16%
Eastwood172.1▲ 18%
East Herringthorpe168.9▼ 14%
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 East Dene a safe area?

East Dene had about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in East Dene?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (202), followed by anti-social behaviour (84) and criminal damage (49).