Swallownest and Aston Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Swallownest and Aston's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, 12.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked improvement aligns with seasonal patterns, as the area's built-up nature and proximity to Rotherham's urban core typically see fluctuations tied to academic calendars. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 32.4% of all reported incidents (35 cases).1 per 1,000 remains 19% below the UK average for the category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence (21.3% of total crimes), rose to 2.3 per 1,000, 20% above the UK average, likely reflecting the social dynamics of a mixed-use area during the back-to-school period. Public order offences (10.2% of total crimes) also exceeded the UK average by 30%, a figure that may correlate with the area's public spaces and transient populations. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to local universities and the onset of shorter evenings—may have contributed to these patterns, though the overall decline in crime rate suggests sustained efforts in community safety initiatives. Shoplifting incidents fell by 22.2% compared to August, linked to the reduced retail activity during the transition from summer to autumn.

September 2025 saw a marked reduction in shoplifting, with incidents dropping from 9 to 7 (-22.2%), a decline likely tied to the start of the academic year and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Possession of weapons also fell sharply, from 3 to 1 (-66.7%), potentially reflecting the impact of targeted policing during the back-to-school period. Conversely, other theft rose by 40.0% (5 → 7), a category that may include incidents related to increased personal belongings in public spaces during freshers' week. The area's violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 (32.4% of all crimes) remains 19% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective community interventions. Anti-social behaviour, however, rose 20.0% (10 → 12) compared to August, a trend that may correlate with the influx of students and the associated social dynamics in the area.

Swallownest and Aston's crime rate in September 2025 fell slightly to 6.5 per 1,000 residents from 6.7 per 1,000 in August, marking a -2.8% decline. This continued trend suggests a stable or improving local safety profile, though the rate remains below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while low, reflects the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Rotherham's urban core. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 153 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower half of UK built-up areas. When compared to the UK average, the 12.2% deficit in crime rate highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or demographic factors such as community cohesion. However, the daily crime count must be contextualised within the area's population density and land use patterns, which differ from more sprawling or rural regions.