Crime in Swinton (Rotherham): statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Swinton (Rotherham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Swinton (Rotherham)
- Questions about crime in Swinton (Rotherham)
- About this data
1,340 crimes were recorded in Swinton (Rotherham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 628 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Swinton (Rotherham) has the 505th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Swinton (Rotherham) | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,340 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.1 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 15,204 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Swinton (Rotherham) was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,445 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,140). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 1,340 | 88.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,348 | 88.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,268 | 83.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,299 | 85.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,263 | 83.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,324 | 87.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,140 | 75.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,343 | 88.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,445 | 95.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 131 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Swinton (Rotherham) 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 other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+21%). The largest falls were in drugs (-50%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 628 | 41.3 | 1.21 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 107 | 7.0 | 1.04 | -13% |
| Public order | 92 | 6.1 | 0.91 | +21% |
| Other theft | 88 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +7% |
| Burglary | 56 | 3.7 | 1.04 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 3.6 | 0.44 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 3.2 | 0.65 | -26% |
| Other crime | 44 | 2.9 | 1.37 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +29% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -50% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 0.54 | -15% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Swinton (Rotherham)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Swinton (Rotherham)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Swinton (Rotherham)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Swinton (Rotherham)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Swinton (Rotherham)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Swinton (Rotherham)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Swinton (Rotherham)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Swinton (Rotherham)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Swinton (Rotherham)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Swinton (Rotherham)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Swinton (Rotherham)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Swinton (Rotherham)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Swinton (Rotherham)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Swinton (Rotherham)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Swinton (Rotherham) 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Swinton (Rotherham), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Swinton (Rotherham).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Swinton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexborough | 2,259 | 139.4 | +58% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,793 | 149.4 | +70% |
| Wath upon Dearne | 1,921 | 108.3 | +23% |
| Bolton upon Dearne | 629 | 80.8 | -8% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +80% |
| Goldthorpe | 1,036 | 134.7 | +53% |
| Conisbrough | 1,241 | 113.1 | +28% |
| Rotherham | 11,810 | 154.9 | +76% |
2 areas within Swinton (Rotherham), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Swinton Rockingham had the highest rate (120.7 per 1,000) and Kilnhurst & Swinton East the lowest (65.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swinton Rockingham | Neighbourhood | 8,539 | 1,031 | 120.7 |
| Kilnhurst & Swinton East | Neighbourhood | 8,072 | 527 | 65.3 |
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 (Rotherham) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Toll Bar Road | 56 |
| On or near Temperance Street | 54 |
| 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 (Rotherham) 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 | 605 | 45.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 319 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 163 | 12.2% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Swinton (Rotherham) has an estimated population of 15,204. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Swinton (Rotherham) sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Swinton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.8% |
| Social rented homes | 21.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.3% |
Is Swinton (Rotherham) a safe place to live?
Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 (Rotherham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 628 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (163).
Is crime in Swinton (Rotherham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Swinton (Rotherham) was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,348 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Swinton (Rotherham)?
Swinton (Rotherham) 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 (Rotherham). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.