Crime in Swinton Rockingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,031 crimes were recorded in Swinton Rockingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Swinton Rockingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Swinton Rockingham
- Types of crime in Swinton Rockingham
- Swinton Rockingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Swinton Rockingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Swinton Rockingham
- Population and deprivation in Swinton Rockingham
- Questions about crime in Swinton Rockingham
- About this data
1,031 crimes were recorded in Swinton Rockingham in the 12 months to July 2026, 120.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 473 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Swinton Rockingham has the 819th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Swinton Rockingham | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,031 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 120.7 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,539 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Swinton Rockingham was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,031 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (818). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,031 | 120.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 942 | 110.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 934 | 109.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 958 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 928 | 108.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 977 | 114.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 95.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 877 | 102.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,010 | 118.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 92 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 85 |
| August 2025 | 99 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Swinton Rockingham 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, other theft, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other theft (+46%) and violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in drugs (-30%) and other crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 473 | 55.4 | 1.62 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 128 | 15.0 | 0.98 | +12% |
| Other theft | 76 | 8.9 | 1.39 | +46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 8.8 | 1.30 | -7% |
| Public order | 65 | 7.6 | 1.15 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 6.4 | 0.78 | +8% |
| Burglary | 47 | 5.5 | 1.56 | -4% |
| Other crime | 33 | 3.9 | 1.83 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 3.9 | 0.78 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 2.1 | 2.17 | +50% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.6 | 0.50 | -30% |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 0.87 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Swinton Rockingham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Swinton Rockingham recorded 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (55.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Swinton Rockingham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Swinton Rockingham recorded 128 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Swinton Rockingham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Swinton Rockingham recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Swinton Rockingham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Swinton Rockingham recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Swinton Rockingham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Swinton Rockingham recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Swinton Rockingham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Swinton Rockingham recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Swinton Rockingham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Swinton Rockingham recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Swinton Rockingham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Swinton Rockingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Swinton Rockingham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Swinton Rockingham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Swinton Rockingham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Swinton Rockingham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Swinton Rockingham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Swinton Rockingham recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Swinton Rockingham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Swinton Rockingham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Swinton Rockingham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Swinton Rockingham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Swinton Rockingham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Swinton Rockingham 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Swinton Rockingham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Swinton Rockingham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swinton Rockingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 527 | 65.3 | -46% |
| Wath | 1,435 | 114.8 | -5% |
| Rawmarsh East | 971 | 106.9 | -11% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,822 | 189.6 | +57% |
| Hoober | 1,203 | 104.9 | -13% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +29% |
| Greasbrough | 1,075 | 134.0 | +11% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +19% |
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 Swinton Rockingham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Toll Bar Road | 56 |
| On or near Temperance Street | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near A6022 | 48 |
| On or near Broomville Street | 48 |
| On or near Hatherley Road | 32 |
| On or near Goodwin Crescent | 26 |
| On or near The Green | 26 |
| On or near Reader Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Swinton Rockingham 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 | 467 | 45.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 128 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 7.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Swinton Rockingham has an estimated population of 8,539. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Swinton Rockingham sits in decile 3.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Swinton Rockingham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.5% |
Is Swinton Rockingham a safe place to live?
Swinton Rockingham recorded 120.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Swinton Rockingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 473 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (128).
Is crime in Swinton Rockingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swinton Rockingham was up 9% on the year before: 1,031 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 942 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Swinton Rockingham?
Swinton Rockingham 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 Swinton Rockingham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.