Crime Rate in Aughton & Swallownest: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Aughton & Swallownest

The total recorded crimes in Aughton & Swallownest, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Aughton & Swallownest crime rate of 5.90 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Aughton & Swallownest, encompassing approximately 11,349 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Aughton & Swallownest Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Westcott Mews with total crimes: 5
  • Rosedale Road with total crimes: 4
  • Holderness Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Aughton & Swallownest?

To understand the safety of Aughton & Swallownest, we need to analyze Aughton & Swallownest crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Aughton & Swallownest demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 921 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Aughton & Swallownest recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Aughton & Swallownest had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 838 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Aughton & Swallownest recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Aughton & Swallownest has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Aughton & Swallownest Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Aughton & Swallownest has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 5.90 ranking 18th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Aughton & Swallownest crimes were 921. The crime rate of Aughton & Swallownest in 2024 was 81.15 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Aughton & Swallownest were around 838 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.84 (year) or 6.15 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)
Boston Castle356 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East196 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West182 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West117 51,528 61,594 4
Dinnington136 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh107 71,555 51,503 5
Maltby East111 61,212 101,282 8
Wath88 101,460 71,376 7
Greasbrough86 121,283 81,120 10
Swinton Rockingham91 81,021 13944 15
Rawmarsh East81 131,092 121,150 9
Keppel72 151,281 91,120 11
Wickersley North90 9783 19765 19
Hoober88 111,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South64 191,012 141,040 13
Wales67 16956 15979 14
Rother Vale81 14744 21616 22
Hellaby & Maltby West54 23687 22803 17
Sitwell55 22844 17654 21
Brinsworth67 17789 18791 18
Anston & Woodsetts42 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield59 20630 23550 24
Kilnhurst & Swinton East55 21610 25552 23
Aston & Todwick40 25621 24545 25

Aughton & Swallownest Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202511
January 202514
December 202410
November 202420
October 202413
September 202413
August 20247
July 20249
June 202426
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202416
October 202410
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 20244

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 202511
December 20245
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 329 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202515
January 202520
December 202422
November 202436
October 202449
September 202432
August 202413
July 202427
June 202444
May 202428
April 202420

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
July 20246
April 20243

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Aughton & Swallownest in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Aughton & Swallownest postcode area is presented below.

1. Westcott Mews (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Rosedale Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Holderness Drive (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Queens Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Eden Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
6. Lovetot Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Holderness Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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