Crime Rates at Far Lane, Rotherham, S65 2RU

Far Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Dalton & Thrybergh , and the 170th 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 Far Lane (S65 2RU) in the last 12 months was 29.8 per 1,000 residents and was 81.5% lower than the Dalton & Thrybergh average (161.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 18.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Far Lane (S65 2RU), the main crime hotspot is near The Lanes. Police recorded 54 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.