Crime Rates at Merlin Way, Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, S61 2TX

Merlin Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 869 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 Merlin Way (S61 2TX) in the last 12 months was 15.9 per 1,000 residents and was 85.2% lower than the Hoober average (107.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Merlin Way (S61 2TX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Kingfisher Rise, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Goldcrest Walk (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.