Swallownest and Aston Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a continued decline in crime for Swallownest and Aston, with an overall rate of 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents — 17.9% below the UK average of 6.7. This built-up area within Rotherham, likely influenced by its proximity to urban centres and industrial zones, saw anti-social behaviour dominate the crime profile, accounting for 27.5% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences followed at 22%, while shoplifting represented 15.4% of total crimes. The seasonal context of a winter month, typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may partly explain the lower-than-average crime rates. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour suggests local factors such as community dynamics or public space usage could be contributing. The area's crime picture contrasts sharply with the UK average for specific categories: anti-social behaviour rates are 55% higher than the national figure, while violence and sexual offences are 49% lower. This divergence highlights the need to consider local characteristics when interpreting crime trends. The relatively low levels of property crime — 35 incidents overall — further indicate that the area's crime profile is skewed towards public order issues rather than theft or burglary. With 91 total crimes reported across a population of 16,530 residents, the data illustrates a community grappling with persistent anti-social behaviour but experiencing a broader decline in more severe crimes.

February 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting surging by 180% to 14 incidents — a stark contrast to the 5 cases reported in January. This increase, though still below the UK average for shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000), raises questions about local retail vulnerabilities or seasonal factors. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes doubled from zero to one incident, and robbery emerged as a new category with one reported case. These spikes may reflect transient changes in community activity or unmet policing priorities. On the other hand, other thefts dropped by 57.1% to 3 cases, and burglary fell by 50% to 2 incidents, suggesting potential success in targeted crime prevention efforts. The area's performance against the UK average reveals striking contrasts: while anti-social behaviour rates are 55% above the national figure, violence and sexual offences are 49% below. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, are also 9% below the UK average, indicating a community where disorderly conduct is less prevalent than in many other areas. For residents, the 3 crimes per day figure offers a concrete benchmark — a rate that, while concerning, remains significantly lower than the UK average when considering the overall crime profile. The month-on-month decline of 21.5% in the overall crime rate underscores a broader trend of improving safety, though the persistence of anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing challenges in community engagement and policing.

The crime rate in February 2025 (5.5 per 1,000) represents a 21.5% decrease from January's 7.0 per 1,000, marking the most significant monthly drop in recent records. This decline translates to a daily crime count of approximately 3 incidents — a figure that, while not negligible, is lower than the UK average when adjusted for the area's unique crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the UK average, suggests a community where residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average. However, this aggregate figure masks significant variations in crime types: while burglary and other thefts have fallen sharply, anti-social behaviour remains high. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall decline, the area's crime profile is shaped by persistent issues in public order. For a resident, the 3 crimes per day figure offers a tangible measure of risk, but it's important to note that this includes anti-social behaviour, which may not always involve direct victimisation. The contrast with the UK average — where anti-social behaviour rates are 55% higher in this area — highlights the need for targeted interventions in community spaces. These comparisons underscore both the progress made and the specific challenges that remain in Swallownest and Aston.