Crime in Swallownest and Aston: statistics, rates and trends
1,153 crimes were recorded in Swallownest and Aston in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Swallownest and Aston at a glance
- Crime trends in Swallownest and Aston
- Types of crime in Swallownest and Aston
- Swallownest and Aston compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Swallownest and Aston
- Streets with the most crime in Swallownest and Aston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Swallownest and Aston
- Demographics of Swallownest and Aston
- Questions about crime in Swallownest and Aston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (459), anti-social behaviour (284) and public order (93) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 711th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Swallownest and Aston | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,153 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.9 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,600 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Swallownest and Aston of any year here (1,153 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,153 | 73.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,371 | 87.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,344 | 86.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,509 | 96.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,410 | 90.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,270 | 81.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,260 | 80.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,400 | 89.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,658 | 106.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 123 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 120 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 108 |
| February 2026 | 69 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 82 |
| October 2025 | 108 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (77% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 102 to 30 and criminal damage and arson fell from 135 to 75.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 459 | 29.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 284 | 18.2 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 93 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -44% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.4 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +2% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.1 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 1.9 | 8.5 | -71% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Swallownest and Aston; the highest is Thurcroft (117.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Killamarsh (55.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | +15% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 443 | 78.5 | +6% |
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | -26% |
| Thurcroft | 768 | 117.6 | +59% |
| Brinsworth | 522 | 58.4 | -21% |
| North Anston | 498 | 81.5 | +10% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,449 | 115.2 | +56% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 591 | 79.0 | +7% |
Of the 2 areas within Swallownest and Aston, Aughton & Swallownest had the highest crime rate (104.3 per 1,000) and Aston & Todwick the lowest (45.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton & Swallownest | Neighbourhood | 7,645 | 797 | 104.3 |
| Aston & Todwick | Neighbourhood | 9,402 | 430 | 45.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Swallownest and Aston 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 Holderness Drive | 50 |
| On or near West Park Drive | 48 |
| On or near Rosedale Close | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Mason Drive | 30 |
| On or near Alison Close | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Queens Road | 25 |
| On or near Worksop Road | 24 |
Of the 869 crimes in Swallownest and Aston with a recorded outcome, 29% 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 284 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 479 | 55.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 251 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 5.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Swallownest and Aston has an estimated population of 15,600 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Swallownest and Aston average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Swallownest and Aston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Swallownest and Aston a safe place to live?
Swallownest and Aston recorded 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 711th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Swallownest and Aston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 459 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (284).
Is crime in Swallownest and Aston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swallownest and Aston was down 16% on the year before: 1,153 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,371 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Swallownest and Aston?
About 15,600 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Swallownest and Aston?
Swallownest and Aston 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.