Total Crime Rate
27.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broom Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Bramley & Ravenfield , and the 148th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broom Close (S66 3ZJ) in the last 12 months was 27.4 per 1,000 residents and was 56.6% lower than the Bramley & Ravenfield average (63.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broom Close (S66 3ZJ), the main crime hotspot is near Sandeby Drive. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bramley & Ravenfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Andrews Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Paddock Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodlaithes Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Jenkin Wood Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wellcliffe Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bigby Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bigby Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Reasby Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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