Wath upon Dearne Crime Overview
Wath upon Dearne is the second safest medium-sized town in South Yorkshire, and is the 54th most dangerous overall out of South Yorkshire's 110 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wath upon Dearne in 2020 was 72 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to South Yorkshire's overall crime rate, coming in 24% lower than the South Yorkshire rate of 90 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wath upon Dearne is the 101st most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1,323rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2020, Wath upon Dearne was the worst medium-sized town in South Yorkshire for burglary, with 18 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.50 per 1,000 inhabitants. July 2020 was also a bad month for Wath upon Dearne residents, when it was South Yorkshire's most dangerous medium-sized town for criminal damage and arson, recording 32 crimes at a rate of 0.88 per 1,000 residents. Wath upon Dearne recorded 16 reports of drugs during December 2020, making its crime rate of 0.44 the worst medium-sized town for drugs in South Yorkshire that month.
The most common crimes in Wath upon Dearne are violence and sexual offences, with 1,076 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 6% higher than 2019's figure of 1,015 offences and a difference of 1.68 from 2019's crime rate of 28. Wath upon Dearne's least common crime is theft from the person, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 450% from 2019's figure of 11 crimes.
Compare Wath upon Dearne to other towns and cities
See how Wath upon Dearne shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Wath upon Dearne and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Wath upon Dearne Crime Map
Crime in Wath upon Dearne Compared To South Yorkshire
Summary of Crimes in Wath upon Dearne This Year
| Wath upon Dearne | South Yorkshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 665 | 18.31 | 34,858 | 24.74 | 35% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 8 | 0.22 | 886 | 0.63 | 186% safer |
| Burglary | 178 | 4.90 | 10,031 | 7.12 | 45% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 305 | 8.40 | 14,691 | 10.43 | 24% safer |
| Drugs | 68 | 1.87 | 3,999 | 2.84 | 52% safer |
| Other Crime | 84 | 2.31 | 4,318 | 3.06 | 32% safer |
| Other Theft | 224 | 6.17 | 9,080 | 6.44 | 4.4% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 40 | 1.10 | 1,539 | 1.09 | 0.91% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 294 | 8.10 | 14,283 | 10.14 | 25% safer |
| Robbery | 20 | 0.55 | 1,319 | 0.94 | 71% safer |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 2.92 | 6,687 | 4.75 | 63% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 2 | 0.06 | 843 | 0.60 | 900% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 211 | 5.81 | 10,185 | 7.23 | 24% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,076 | 29.63 | 48,403 | 34.35 | 16% safer |
Wath upon Dearne Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecclesfield | 1,594 | 51.50 | 40% safer |
| Wath upon Dearne | 2,616 | 72.03 | - |
| Wombwell | 2,080 | 82.44 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bentley | 2,490 | 91.22 | 21% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Wath upon Dearne
View crime percentage over time forWath upon Dearne Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 38 | 25 | 19 | 18 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.17 | 0.22 | Safer |
| Burglary | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 0.58 | 1.1 | 1.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 2.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.63 | 0.58 | 0.80 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.47 | 0.30 | 0.41 | 0.55 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 4.2 | 2.9 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.06 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 9 | 7 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 27 | 28 | 30 | Getting worse |
Changes In Wath upon Dearne's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Wath upon Dearne to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 6% safer |
| Wath upon Dearne | 72.03 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 7% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 13% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 16% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 16% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 26% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 30% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 33% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 46% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 47% more dangerous |
Crime in Wath upon Dearne's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton & West Melton | 960 | 83 | First |
| Swinton North | 654 | 79 | Third |
| Swinton South | 335 | 56 | Fourth |
| Wath upon Dearne | 790 | 81 | Second |
Wath upon Dearne Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Wath upon Dearne for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Swinton South (68) | Wath upon Dearne (259) |
| Bicycle Theft | Wath upon Dearne (1) | Swinton North (4) |
| Burglary | Swinton South (18) | Swinton North (53) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Swinton North (66) | Swinton South (63) |
| Drugs | Swinton South (3) | Wath upon Dearne (30) |
| Other Crime | Swinton North (16) | Wath upon Dearne (30) |
| Other Theft | Swinton South (14) | Brampton & West Melton (109) |
| Possession of Weapons | Swinton South (4) | Brampton & West Melton (17) |
| Public Order | Swinton South (32) | Wath upon Dearne (97) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Swinton South (1) | Swinton North (6) |
| Shoplifting | Swinton South (1) | Brampton & West Melton (86) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Wath upon Dearne (1) | Brampton & West Melton (2) |
| Vehicle Crime | Swinton South (20) | Brampton & West Melton (108) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Swinton South (165) | Wath upon Dearne (328) |
Crime in Wath upon Dearne During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wath upon Dearne change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Wath upon Dearne saw a 900% increase in drugs. Wath upon Dearne saw a large fall in possession of weapons during June, when it fell by 75% compared to June in 2019. Shoplifting saw a fall in every month of Wath upon Dearne's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -7% | -12% | +82% | +36% | -4% | +6% | +9% | +6% | +40% | -24% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -69% | +6% | +11% | -8% | +25% | -47% | -53% | -22% | -47% | -56% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -56% | -30% | - | -27% | -3% | -18% | +13% | +76% | +17% | +55% |
| Drugs | +100% | +900% | +150% | -40% | -17% | -50% | +75% | +25% | +100% | +300% |
| Other Crime | +50% | -50% | -33% | -14% | -9% | -50% | +333% | +200% | +43% | +100% |
| Other Theft | -38% | -37% | -42% | +5% | -14% | -35% | -36% | +4% | +17% | +38% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | +33% | +50% | -75% | - | - | - | -40% | +500% | +100% |
| Public Order | -13% | +44% | -39% | +55% | +45% | +43% | +30% | +29% | -27% | - |
| Robbery | - | +100% | -67% | -50% | - | - | - | - | +100% | +100% |
| Shoplifting | -25% | -55% | -33% | -40% | -67% | -17% | +25% | -57% | -40% | -62% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -21% | -28% | -20% | +29% | +11% | -39% | -30% | -53% | -33% | -39% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +9% | -11% | -2% | -21% | +6% | +16% | +42% | -1% | +7% | +25% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Wath upon Dearne
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Wath upon Dearne's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021