Swallownest and Aston Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Swallownest and Aston, 7.9 crimes were reported in November 2023, placing the area 5.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This rate translates to a 1-in-127 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month, with anti-social behaviour being the most prevalent category at 31.5% of all recorded incidents. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Black Friday shopping, and Bonfire Night—likely influences patterns, as retail-focused crimes such as shoplifting surged by 300% compared to the previous month. While violent crime accounted for 21.5% of all incidents, it was 34% below the UK average, suggesting a lower risk of personal harm compared to national trends. The area’s built-up character within Rotherham, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may contribute to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and property-related offences. Criminal damage and arson, though smaller in proportion (9.2%), were 19% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local factors such as community tensions or seasonal vandalism. The overall crime rate, while slightly elevated nationally, remains relatively stable when considering the area’s size and demographics.

November saw a stark 300% increase in shoplifting, with eight incidents reported compared to just two in October—likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity. Meanwhile, burglary dropped 78.9% to four incidents, a marked contrast to the 19 reported in the previous month. This shift may indicate improved security measures or seasonal inactivity in certain areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, was 138% above the UK average, highlighting a local challenge that warrants attention. Violence and sexual offences, however, were 34% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000, suggesting a lower risk of personal violence compared to national trends. Residents might find the 300% rise in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it reflects a direct link between seasonal retail events and local crime patterns. The drop in burglary, while significant, could also be attributed to colder weather reducing outdoor activity.

The November 2023 crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 in Swallownest and Aston represents a 3.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.1, indicating a slight improvement in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in a local context. When scaled to the population of 16,530, this translates to one reported crime for every 127 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that residents can contextualise in their daily lives. While the area’s crime rate remains slightly above the UK average, the month-on-month decline suggests a potential stabilisation in trends. This contrast with national statistics is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour, which was 138% above the UK average, and violence and sexual offences, which were 34% below. These disparities may reflect local conditions, such as the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Rotherham’s urban core, which could contribute to higher levels of anti-social behaviour while lower levels of violent crime may stem from community policing efforts or demographic factors.