Crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East: statistics, rates and trends
532 crimes were recorded in Kilnhurst & Swinton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 65.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- Types of crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- Kilnhurst & Swinton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- Demographics of Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- Questions about crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (252), anti-social behaviour (88) and criminal damage and arson (54) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Kilnhurst & Swinton East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 532 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 65.9 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,072 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East peaked in the year to August 2019 (692 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (529). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 532 | 65.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 594 | 73.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 541 | 67.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 532 | 65.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 536 | 66.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 530 | 65.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 529 | 65.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 692 | 85.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 637 | 78.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 54 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (35% below) and anti-social behaviour (29% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 72 to 88, while vehicle crime fell from 43 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 66 to 54.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 252 | 31.2 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 6.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -40% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Kilnhurst & Swinton East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kilnhurst & Swinton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Rockingham | 1,049 | 122.8 | +86% |
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | +64% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,817 | 189.1 | +187% |
| Wath | 1,481 | 118.5 | +80% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +138% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | +116% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | +107% |
| Hoober | 1,244 | 108.5 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Kilnhurst & Swinton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Leverick Drive | 33 |
| On or near Russell Road | 33 |
| On or near The Bridleway | 24 |
| On or near Alldred Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Albany Road | 17 |
| On or near Calladine Way | 17 |
| On or near Haythorne Way | 16 |
| On or near Eastfield Place | 14 |
| On or near Thorn Road | 12 |
Of the 444 crimes in Kilnhurst & Swinton East with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 219 | 49.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Kilnhurst & Swinton East has an estimated population of 8,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (9.6%, against 20.3%), fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (22%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kilnhurst & Swinton East average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kilnhurst & Swinton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Kilnhurst & Swinton East a safe place to live?
Kilnhurst & Swinton East recorded 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,397th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 252 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kilnhurst & Swinton East was down 10% on the year before: 532 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 594 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kilnhurst & Swinton East?
About 8,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kilnhurst & Swinton East?
Kilnhurst & Swinton East 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.