Crime in Aughton & Swallownest: statistics, rates and trends
814 crimes were recorded in Aughton & Swallownest in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aughton & Swallownest at a glance
- Crime trends in Aughton & Swallownest
- Types of crime in Aughton & Swallownest
- Aughton & Swallownest compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aughton & Swallownest
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aughton & Swallownest
- Population and deprivation in Aughton & Swallownest
- Questions about crime in Aughton & Swallownest
- About this data
814 crimes were recorded in Aughton & Swallownest in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 343 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aughton & Swallownest has the 1,077th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aughton & Swallownest | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 814 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.5 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,645 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aughton & Swallownest was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,108 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (814). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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 | 814 | 106.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 857 | 112.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 843 | 110.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,108 | 144.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 953 | 124.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 850 | 111.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 838 | 109.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 932 | 121.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,087 | 142.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
| August 2025 | 80 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aughton & Swallownest 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order.
The largest increases were in other theft (+17%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%). The largest falls were in burglary (-50%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 | 44.9 | 1.31 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 23.0 | 1.50 | +11% |
| Public order | 69 | 9.0 | 1.36 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 7.7 | 1.14 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 5.2 | 1.06 | -27% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.6 | 0.72 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 3.9 | 0.47 | -42% |
| Other crime | 23 | 3.0 | 1.42 | -12% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.55 | -50% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.2 | 0.36 | -36% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.8 | 0.81 | -57% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Aughton & Swallownest
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (44.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 42.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aughton & Swallownest
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aughton & Swallownest
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aughton & Swallownest
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aughton & Swallownest
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aughton & Swallownest
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aughton & Swallownest
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aughton & Swallownest
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aughton & Swallownest
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aughton & Swallownest
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aughton & Swallownest
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aughton & Swallownest
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aughton & Swallownest
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aughton & Swallownest recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aughton & Swallownest, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aughton & Swallownest.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aughton & Swallownest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston & Todwick | 440 | 46.8 | -56% |
| Rother Vale | 776 | 68.5 | -36% |
| Wales | 745 | 71.8 | -33% |
| Brinsworth | 738 | 69.7 | -35% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -47% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 1,024 | 100.9 | -5% |
| Boston Castle | 4,588 | 287.0 | +170% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | -22% |
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 Aughton & Swallownest over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westcott Mews | 79 |
| On or near Holderness Drive | 48 |
| On or near Rosedale Close | 47 |
| On or near West Park Drive | 46 |
| On or near Queens Road | 30 |
| On or near Mason Drive | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Gray Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Chesterfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Cantilupe Crescent | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aughton & Swallownest 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 | 353 | 43.4% |
| Not recorded | 176 | 21.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Aughton & Swallownest has an estimated population of 7,645. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aughton & Swallownest sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aughton & Swallownest |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.7% |
Is Aughton & Swallownest a safe place to live?
Aughton & Swallownest recorded 106.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Aughton & Swallownest?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
Is crime in Aughton & Swallownest going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aughton & Swallownest was down 5% on the year before: 814 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 857 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aughton & Swallownest?
Aughton & Swallownest 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 Aughton & Swallownest. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.