Crime in Swinton (Rotherham): statistics, rates and trends
1,354 crimes were recorded in Swinton (Rotherham) in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Swinton (Rotherham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Swinton (Rotherham)
- Types of crime in Swinton (Rotherham)
- Swinton (Rotherham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Swinton (Rotherham)
- Streets with the most crime in Swinton (Rotherham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Swinton (Rotherham)
- Demographics of Swinton (Rotherham)
- Questions about crime in Swinton (Rotherham)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (633), anti-social behaviour (189) and criminal damage and arson (110) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 482nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Swinton (Rotherham) | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,354 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,204 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Swinton (Rotherham) peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,427 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,158). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,354 | 89.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,376 | 90.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,243 | 81.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,284 | 84.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,320 | 86.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,299 | 85.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,158 | 76.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,334 | 87.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,427 | 93.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 120 |
| May 2026 | 139 |
| April 2026 | 117 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 81 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 121 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
Compared with England and Wales, Swinton (Rotherham) recorded notably more possession of weapons (56% above the national rate) and other crime (34% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and drugs (58% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 153 to 189 and public order rose from 76 to 93, while drugs fell from 42 to 21 and 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 | 633 | 41.6 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 189 | 12.4 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Public order | 93 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 85 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Burglary | 51 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -26% |
| Other crime | 43 | 2.8 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -50% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Swinton (Rotherham); the highest is Denaby Main (159.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bolton upon Dearne (80.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swinton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexborough | 2,270 | 140.1 | +57% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,802 | 149.9 | +68% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,974 | 111.3 | +25% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -9% |
| Denaby Main | 843 | 159.4 | +79% |
| Goldthorpe | 1,021 | 132.8 | +49% |
| Conisbrough | 1,203 | 109.6 | +23% |
| Rotherham | 11,919 | 156.4 | +76% |
Of the 2 areas within Swinton (Rotherham), Swinton Rockingham had the highest crime rate (122.8 per 1,000) and Kilnhurst & Swinton East the lowest (65.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Rockingham | Neighbourhood | 8,539 | 1,049 | 122.8 |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | Neighbourhood | 8,072 | 532 | 65.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Swinton (Rotherham) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Toll Bar Road | 57 |
| 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 Alldred Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Reader Crescent | 21 |
Of the 1,165 crimes in Swinton (Rotherham) 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 189 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 611 | 52.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 313 | 26.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Swinton (Rotherham) has an estimated population of 15,204 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), 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 Swinton (Rotherham) average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Swinton (Rotherham) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Swinton (Rotherham) a safe place to live?
Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 89.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 482nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Swinton (Rotherham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 633 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (189).
Is crime in Swinton (Rotherham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swinton (Rotherham) was down 2% on the year before: 1,354 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,376 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Swinton (Rotherham)?
About 15,204 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Swinton (Rotherham)?
Swinton (Rotherham) 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.