Crime in Swinton Rockingham: statistics, rates and trends
1,049 crimes were recorded in Swinton Rockingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 122.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Swinton Rockingham
- Questions about crime in Swinton Rockingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (478), anti-social behaviour (150) and criminal damage and arson (78) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Swinton Rockingham | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,049 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 122.8 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 8,539 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Swinton Rockingham of any year here (1,049 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,049 | 122.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 973 | 113.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 907 | 106.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 946 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 973 | 113.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 957 | 112.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 822 | 96.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 886 | 103.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 999 | 117.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 117 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Swinton Rockingham recorded notably more other crime (88% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (64% above the national rate) and burglary (48% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (47% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 51 to 75 and anti-social behaviour rose from 119 to 150, while shoplifting fell from 71 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 478 | 56.0 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 17.6 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 9.1 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 75 | 8.8 | 6.4 | +47% |
| Public order | 69 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Burglary | 45 | 5.3 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 4.2 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Other crime | 34 | 4.0 | 2.1 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Swinton Rockingham; the highest is Rawmarsh West (189.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Kilnhurst & Swinton East (65.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swinton Rockingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | 532 | 65.9 | -46% |
| Wath | 1,481 | 118.5 | -4% |
| Rawmarsh East | 985 | 108.4 | -12% |
| Rawmarsh West | 1,817 | 189.1 | +54% |
| Hoober | 1,244 | 108.5 | -12% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +28% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | +11% |
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | +16% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Swinton Rockingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Toll Bar Road” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Toll Bar Road | 57 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near A6022 | 48 |
| On or near Broomville Street | 48 |
| On or near Temperance Street | 40 |
| On or near Hatherley Road | 33 |
| On or near Goodwin Crescent | 31 |
| On or near The Green | 30 |
| On or near Reader Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Midland Road | 20 |
Of the 899 crimes in Swinton Rockingham with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 475 | 52.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 246 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 81 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Swinton Rockingham has an estimated population of 8,539 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Swinton Rockingham average decile 3.4 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Swinton Rockingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.4 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Swinton Rockingham a safe place to live?
Swinton Rockingham recorded 122.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 787th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Swinton Rockingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 478 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Swinton Rockingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swinton Rockingham was up 8% on the year before: 1,049 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 973 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Swinton Rockingham?
About 8,539 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Swinton Rockingham?
Swinton Rockingham 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.