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Crime in Wales

Wales had 114 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 33rd of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Rotherham area. Crime was up 10% on the three months before.

S26, Rotherham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wales

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87.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
33 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
+10%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common41 in 3 months

Month by month

25 Mar 45 Apr 34 May 36 Jun 40 Jul 38 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Wales. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4136%
anti-social behaviour3632%
public order76%
criminal damage76%
other crime54%
theft54%
shoplifting54%
burglary44%

Wales against Rotherham

TypeWales per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence31.443.5▼ 2%
Burglary3.14–
Vehicle crime1.55.5–
Anti-social behaviour27.521▲ 64%
Theft and robbery3.85.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Killamarsh92.3▲ 11%
Wales87.2▲ 10%
Kiveton Park79.8▲ 5%
Aston59.1▼ 5%
Harthill57.9▼ 23%
Todwick20.8▲ 31%
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 Wales a safe area?

Wales had about 87.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 33 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wales?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (41), followed by anti-social behaviour (36) and public order (7).