Crime in Aston & Todwick: statistics, rates and trends
430 crimes were recorded in Aston & Todwick in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aston & Todwick
- Questions about crime in Aston & Todwick
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (139), anti-social behaviour (126) and vehicle crime (36) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,209th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Aston & Todwick | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 430 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,402 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aston & Todwick of any year here (430 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 38%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 430 | 45.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 560 | 59.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 587 | 62.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 525 | 55.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 547 | 58.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 477 | 50.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 480 | 51.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 582 | 61.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 696 | 74.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 46 to 33 and anti-social behaviour fell from 171 to 126.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 126 | 13.4 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.8 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.0 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Burglary | 18 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 1.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Aston & Todwick.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aston & Todwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton & Swallownest | 797 | 104.3 | +128% |
| Wales | 780 | 75.1 | +64% |
| Rother Vale | 798 | 70.4 | +54% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | +112% |
| Anston & Woodsetts | 786 | 65.1 | +42% |
| Dinnington | 1,435 | 114.2 | +150% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | +29% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | +55% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Aston & Todwick over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Alison Close” (26).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Alison Close | 26 |
| On or near Worksop Road | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
| On or near The Beeches | 19 |
| On or near Fairfields Grove | 14 |
| On or near Hardwick Lane | 14 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Aughton Lane | 13 |
| On or near Sheffield Road | 13 |
| On or near Hepworth Drive | 11 |
Of the 304 crimes in Aston & Todwick with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 126 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 50.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 108 | 35.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Aston & Todwick has an estimated population of 9,402 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.1%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (30%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aston & Todwick average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aston & Todwick | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aston & Todwick a safe place to live?
Aston & Todwick recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,209th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (126).
Is crime in Aston & Todwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aston & Todwick was down 23% on the year before: 430 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 560 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aston & Todwick?
About 9,402 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aston & Todwick?
Aston & Todwick is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.