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Crime in Waverley

Waverley had 154 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 85.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 19% below the middle Rotherham area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

S60, Rotherham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Waverley

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85.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common55 in 3 months

Month by month

56 Mar 41 Apr 39 May 48 Jun 43 Jul 63 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5536%
anti-social behaviour4731%
vehicle crime149%
criminal damage128%
public order96%
theft64%
burglary53%
shoplifting43%

Waverley against Rotherham

TypeWaverley per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence30.643.5▲ 6%
Burglary2.84▼ 72%
Vehicle crime7.85.5–
Anti-social behaviour26.121▲ 74%
Theft and robbery3.95.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodhouse151.3▼ 7%
Orgreave101.6▲ 18%
Catcliffe99.9▲ 14%
Waverley85.7▲ 13%
Handsworth74.1▼ 6%
Treeton73.7▲ 22%
Brinsworth67.4▼ 1%
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 Waverley a safe area?

Waverley had about 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Waverley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (55), followed by anti-social behaviour (47) and vehicle crime (14).