Crime Rates at Broom Lane, Rotherham, S60 3NP

Broom Lane area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle , and the 147th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Broom Lane (S60 3NP) in the last 12 months was 27.2 per 1,000 residents and was 89.6% lower than the Boston Castle average (261.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Broom Lane (S60 3NP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Stag Willow Close, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stag Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.