Crime Rate in Kilnhurst & Swinton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East

The total recorded crimes in Kilnhurst & Swinton East, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kilnhurst & Swinton East crime rate of 3.79 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 Kilnhurst & Swinton East, encompassing approximately 13,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kilnhurst & Swinton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Haythorne Way with total crimes: 4
  • The Bridleway with total crimes: 4

How safe is Kilnhurst & Swinton East?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Kilnhurst & Swinton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 610 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Kilnhurst & Swinton East recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Kilnhurst & Swinton East had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 552 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Kilnhurst & Swinton East recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kilnhurst & Swinton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kilnhurst & Swinton East has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.79 ranking 23th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Kilnhurst & Swinton East crimes were 610. The crime rate of Kilnhurst & Swinton East in 2024 was 46.28 (year) or 3.86 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kilnhurst & Swinton East were around 552 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.88 (year) or 3.49 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kilnhurst & Swinton East)CrimesRank (Kilnhurst & Swinton East)CrimesRank (Kilnhurst & Swinton East)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West112 81,528 61,594 4
Dinnington142 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh127 51,555 51,503 5
Greasbrough117 61,283 81,120 10
Wath114 71,460 71,376 7
Maltby East100 111,212 101,282 8
Rawmarsh East96 121,092 121,150 9
Keppel103 101,281 91,120 11
Hoober106 91,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South75 131,012 141,040 13
Swinton Rockingham60 171,021 13944 15
Wales57 19956 15979 14
Wickersley North71 14783 19765 19
Rother Vale66 15744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest53 20921 16838 16
Brinsworth65 16789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West29 25687 22803 17
Sitwell59 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts39 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield51 21630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick50 22621 24545 25

Kilnhurst & Swinton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202523
March 202521
February 202518
January 202521
December 202417
November 202421
October 202428
September 202415
August 202418
July 202421
June 202432
May 202416

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20258
December 20241
November 20248
October 202411
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20243
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Kilnhurst & Swinton East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Kilnhurst & Swinton East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Haythorne Way (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Bridleway (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Russell Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sykes Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alldred Crescent (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Slade Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Bronte Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Glasshouse Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other crime1
10. Hoylake Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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