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Crime in West Melton

West Melton had 286 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 97.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Rotherham area. Crime was down 15% on the three months before.

S63, Rotherham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of West Melton

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97.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
26 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
-15%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common123 in 3 months

Month by month

137 Apr 115 May 86 Jun 98 Jul 101 Aug 87 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12343%
anti-social behaviour4817%
vehicle crime3211%
public order248%
criminal damage197%
burglary145%
theft124%
other crime72%

West Melton against Rotherham

TypeWest Melton per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence4238.6▼ 15%
Burglary4.84.50%
Vehicle crime10.95.8▲ 39%
Anti-social behaviour16.420.9▼ 23%
Theft and robbery4.16▼ 57%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brampton (S73)141.2▲ 5%
Swinton134.2▲ 3%
Wombwell113.7▲ 13%
Wath-upon-Dearne112.5▲ 3%
Darfield98.9▲ 17%
West Melton97.6▼ 15%
Upper Haugh94.5▲ 17%
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 West Melton a safe area?

West Melton had about 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 26 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in West Melton?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (123), followed by anti-social behaviour (48) and vehicle crime (32).