Crime Rates at St James Close, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 7BZ

St James Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Hoober , and the 186th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around St James Close (S63 7BZ) in the last 12 months was 149.5 per 1,000 residents and was 58.4% higher than the Hoober average (94.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , down -60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -60.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 31 (≈ 72.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St James Close (S63 7BZ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandymount Road. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.