Crime in Aughton & Swallownest: statistics, rates and trends
797 crimes were recorded in Aughton & Swallownest in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aughton & Swallownest
- Questions about crime in Aughton & Swallownest
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (341), anti-social behaviour (177) and public order (66) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aughton & Swallownest | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 797 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.3 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,645 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aughton & Swallownest of any year here (797 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 797 | 104.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 890 | 116.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 834 | 109.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,060 | 138.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 972 | 127.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 861 | 112.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 861 | 112.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 898 | 117.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,060 | 138.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aughton & Swallownest recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (51% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (30% above the national rate) and public order (30% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and other theft (33% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 55 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 101 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 341 | 44.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 23.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Public order | 66 | 8.6 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 7.1 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 5.2 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.0 | 8.5 | -58% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aughton & Swallownest; the highest is Boston Castle (293.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Aston & Todwick (45.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aughton & Swallownest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston & Todwick | 430 | 45.7 | -56% |
| Rother Vale | 798 | 70.4 | -32% |
| Wales | 780 | 75.1 | -28% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | -32% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -43% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | -7% |
| Boston Castle | 4,698 | 293.9 | +182% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Aughton & Swallownest over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westcott Mews” (79).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westcott Mews | 79 |
| On or near West Park Drive | 48 |
| On or near Holderness Drive | 46 |
| On or near Rosedale Close | 43 |
| On or near Mason Drive | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Queens Road | 25 |
| On or near Gray Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Chesterfield Road | 19 |
| On or near Wesley Avenue | 19 |
Of the 620 crimes in Aughton & Swallownest with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 352 | 56.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 163 | 26.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 5.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Aughton & Swallownest has an estimated population of 7,645 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (13%, against 20%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aughton & Swallownest average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aughton & Swallownest | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 20.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Aughton & Swallownest a safe place to live?
Aughton & Swallownest recorded 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,136th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Aughton & Swallownest?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 341 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Aughton & Swallownest going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aughton & Swallownest was down 10% on the year before: 797 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 890 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aughton & Swallownest?
About 7,645 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aughton & Swallownest?
Aughton & Swallownest 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.