Crime in Aston & Todwick: statistics, rates and trends
440 crimes were recorded in Aston & Todwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aston & Todwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Aston & Todwick
- Types of crime in Aston & Todwick
- Aston & Todwick compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aston & Todwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aston & Todwick
- Population and deprivation in Aston & Todwick
- Questions about crime in Aston & Todwick
- About this data
440 crimes were recorded in Aston & Todwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aston & Todwick has the 3,156th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aston & Todwick | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 440 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.8 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,402 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aston & Todwick was highest in the year to July 2018 (672 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (440). Over the whole period it fell 35%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 440 | 46.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 573 | 60.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 597 | 63.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 508 | 54.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 558 | 59.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 464 | 49.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 488 | 51.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 601 | 63.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 672 | 71.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aston & Todwick over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-81%) and burglary (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 14.8 | 0.43 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 13.9 | 0.91 | -22% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.6 | 0.73 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.0 | 0.44 | -22% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -23% |
| Other theft | 17 | 1.8 | 0.28 | -19% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.0 | 0.12 | -81% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aston & Todwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aston & Todwick recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 31.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aston & Todwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aston & Todwick recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aston & Todwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aston & Todwick recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aston & Todwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aston & Todwick recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aston & Todwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aston & Todwick recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aston & Todwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aston & Todwick recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aston & Todwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aston & Todwick recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aston & Todwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aston & Todwick recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aston & Todwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aston & Todwick recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aston & Todwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aston & Todwick recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 81% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aston & Todwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aston & Todwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aston & Todwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aston & Todwick recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aston & Todwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aston & Todwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aston & Todwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton & Swallownest | 814 | 106.5 | +128% |
| Wales | 745 | 71.8 | +53% |
| Rother Vale | 776 | 68.5 | +46% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 1,024 | 100.9 | +116% |
| Anston & Woodsetts | 796 | 65.9 | +41% |
| Dinnington | 1,447 | 115.2 | +146% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | +21% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | +49% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Aston & Todwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Worksop Road | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Alison Close | 22 |
| On or near The Beeches | 22 |
| On or near Hardwick Lane | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Fairfields Grove | 13 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 13 |
| On or near Aughton Lane | 12 |
| On or near Hepworth Drive | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aston & Todwick over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 146 | 33.2% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 29.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 25.2% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Aston & Todwick has an estimated population of 9,402. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aston & Todwick sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aston & Todwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Aston & Todwick a safe place to live?
Aston & Todwick recorded 46.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aston & Todwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Aston & Todwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aston & Todwick was down 23% on the year before: 440 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 573 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aston & Todwick?
Aston & Todwick is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Aston & Todwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.