Crime Rates at Benton Way, Kimberworth, Rotherham, S61 1QB

Benton Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Keppel , and the 175th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Benton Way (S61 1QB) in the last 12 months was 29.9 per 1,000 residents and was 65.4% lower than the Keppel average (86.3 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 18.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Benton Way (S61 1QB), the main crime hotspot is near Bradgate Lane. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.