Swallownest and Aston Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour remains the dominant crime category in Swallownest and Aston, accounting for 30.2% of all reported crimes in June 2025. With a crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, the area continues to perform 13.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a built-up district within Rotherham, where community density and proximity to urban amenities may contribute to higher reports of public order issues. While violent crime (27 incidents) and property crime (29 incidents) also feature prominently, their shares (23.3% and 25.0% respectively) are lower than anti-social behaviour’s proportion. Seasonal factors may influence this dynamic: June marks the start of summer, which often correlates with increased social activity in local public spaces. However, the area’s crime profile shows no significant seasonal spikes in violent or property crime, suggesting a stable pattern throughout the year. The relatively low burglary rate (1.7% of all crimes) contrasts with the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s compact built-up nature, which may limit opportunities for residential intrusions. This data underscores a combination of local demographics and crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour acting as a consistent anchor in the area’s crime profile.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in two categories: possession of weapons rose 700% (from 1 to 8 incidents) and drug-related crimes surged 500% (from 1 to 6). These jumps, while statistically extreme, may reflect heightened enforcement activity or temporary spikes in illicit activity. Conversely, violent crime fell by 25% (from 36 to 27 incidents) and vehicle crime dropped 33.3% (from 9 to 6), potentially linked to summer holidays reducing commuter traffic and altering local routines. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly above the UK average, with 2.1 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 1.4 per 1,000. This disparity may stem from the area’s built-up nature, where public spaces see frequent community interactions that could exacerbate minor disputes. Shoplifting and public order offences both fell below UK averages by 37% and 32% respectively, suggesting effective local policing strategies or seasonal factors such as warmer weather reducing opportunities for theft. Residents should be aware that possession of weapons is 525% above the UK average, a figure that warrants attention despite its statistical extremity.

The crime rate in Swallownest and Aston rose 17.2% from 6.0 per 1,000 in May 2025 to 7.0 per 1,000 in June 2025. This monthly increase, while modest, translates to a daily average of 4 crimes per day over June’s 30 days. For residents, this means a 1-in-143 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month—a figure that, while low, highlights the importance of community vigilance. The area’s population of 16,530 residents provides context for these numbers: each crime report represents a small but tangible impact on local life. Compared to the UK average, Swallownest and Aston’s crime rate remains lower, with the 13.6% deficit underscoring effective local policing or demographic factors that reduce crime propensity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even minor increases in crime can have visible effects: for instance, the 700% rise in weapon possession cases, though numerically small (from 1 to 8), represents a significant shift in local safety dynamics. This data invites reflection on how community engagement and targeted interventions might further reduce the 30.2% share of anti-social behaviour that dominates the area’s crime profile.