Crime in Swallownest and Aston: statistics, rates and trends
1,179 crimes were recorded in Swallownest and Aston in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Swallownest and Aston
- Questions about crime in Swallownest and Aston
- About this data
1,179 crimes were recorded in Swallownest and Aston in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 462 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Swallownest and Aston has the 688th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Swallownest and Aston | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,179 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,600 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Swallownest and Aston was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,663 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,179). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 1,179 | 75.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,347 | 86.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,364 | 87.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,541 | 98.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,401 | 89.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,250 | 80.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,239 | 79.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,455 | 93.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,663 | 106.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Swallownest and Aston 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-60%) and possession of weapons (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 462 | 29.6 | 0.87 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 285 | 18.3 | 1.19 | -6% |
| Public order | 96 | 6.2 | 0.93 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 81 | 5.2 | 0.77 | -39% |
| Vehicle crime | 67 | 4.3 | 0.87 | -26% |
| Other theft | 51 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -60% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -12% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -35% |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -41% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.6 | 0.43 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Swallownest and Aston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Swallownest and Aston recorded 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Swallownest and Aston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Swallownest and Aston recorded 285 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 24.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Swallownest and Aston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Swallownest and Aston recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Swallownest and Aston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Swallownest and Aston recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Swallownest and Aston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Swallownest and Aston recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Swallownest and Aston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Swallownest and Aston recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Swallownest and Aston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Swallownest and Aston recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Swallownest and Aston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Swallownest and Aston recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Swallownest and Aston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Swallownest and Aston recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Swallownest and Aston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Swallownest and Aston recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Swallownest and Aston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Swallownest and Aston recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Swallownest and Aston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Swallownest and Aston recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Swallownest and Aston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Swallownest and Aston 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Swallownest and Aston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Swallownest and Aston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kiveton Park | 584 | 81.1 | +7% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 432 | 76.5 | +1% |
| Killamarsh | 451 | 55.6 | -26% |
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +61% |
| Brinsworth | 512 | 57.3 | -24% |
| North Anston | 499 | 81.7 | +8% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,462 | 116.3 | +54% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 587 | 78.5 | +4% |
2 areas within Swallownest and Aston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aughton & Swallownest had the highest rate (106.5 per 1,000) and Aston & Todwick the lowest (46.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aughton & Swallownest | Neighbourhood | 7,645 | 814 | 106.5 |
| Aston & Todwick | Neighbourhood | 9,402 | 440 | 46.8 |
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 Swallownest and Aston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westcott Mews | 79 |
| On or near Holderness Drive | 52 |
| On or near Rosedale Close | 47 |
| On or near West Park Drive | 46 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Queens Road | 30 |
| On or near Mason Drive | 28 |
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Worksop Road | 25 |
| On or near Alison Close | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Swallownest and Aston 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 | 476 | 40.4% |
| Not recorded | 285 | 24.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 262 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Swallownest and Aston has an estimated population of 15,600. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Swallownest and Aston sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Swallownest and Aston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.7% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.1% |
Is Swallownest and Aston a safe place to live?
Swallownest and Aston recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Swallownest and Aston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 462 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (285).
Is crime in Swallownest and Aston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swallownest and Aston was down 12% on the year before: 1,179 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,347 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Swallownest and Aston?
Swallownest and Aston 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 Swallownest and Aston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.