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Crime in Kimberworth

Kimberworth had 386 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 177.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 68% above the middle Rotherham area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

S61, Rotherham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Kimberworth

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177.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common125 in 3 months

Month by month

122 Mar 101 Apr 141 May 125 Jun 126 Jul 135 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12532%
shoplifting7519%
anti-social behaviour5314%
vehicle crime277%
public order256%
theft236%
criminal damage205%
robbery103%

Kimberworth against Rotherham

TypeKimberworth per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence57.543.5▼ 5%
Burglary4.14▼ 61%
Vehicle crime12.45.5▲ 59%
Anti-social behaviour24.421▼ 33%
Theft and robbery16.15.8▼ 5%

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%
Tinsley231.1▲ 3%
Masbrough224.8▲ 13%
Ickles219.9▲ 14%
Kimberworth177.7▲ 6%
Templeborough124.5▲ 18%
Blackburn100.3▼ 16%
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 Kimberworth a safe area?

Kimberworth had about 177.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Kimberworth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (125), followed by shoplifting (75) and anti-social behaviour (53).