Swinton (Rotherham) Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Swinton (Rotherham) experienced a 2.4% rise in its overall crime rate to 8.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it marginally above the UK average of 8.3. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal trends. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.7% of all crimes (45 cases), with this category alone 12% above the UK average. Burglary, at 16 cases, was 233% above the UK average, a striking anomaly that may be attributed to the area’s built-up character and potential vulnerabilities in residential security. Anti-social behaviour. of crimes, was 30% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively low level of disruptive activity. The summer season, marked by school holidays and festivals, likely influenced these patterns, with outdoor events potentially increasing opportunities for certain crimes while reducing others. However, the most unexpected finding was the sharp 116.7% increase in vehicle crime, which rose from six to 13 incidents. This surge, unexplained by the data, contrasts with a 42.9% decline in public order offences, which may indicate a shift in criminal priorities or policing focus. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, festivals, and extended daylight hours—may have created conditions conducive to vehicle-related offences, though further analysis would be required to confirm this. Overall, the crime profile of Swinton in July 2023 illustrates both the resilience and vulnerabilities of a built-up area within Rotherham, with some categories defying expectations while others align with broader regional trends.

July 2023 saw a striking 116.7% increase in vehicle crime, rising from six to 13 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 42.9% drop in public order offences, which fell from 14 to 8. The shift in crime mix also reveals a significant imbalance: while violence and sexual offences (45 cases) and burglary (16 cases) dominated, shoplifting—typically a seasonal concern—doubled from zero to two incidents. Vehicle crime in Swinton is 88% above the UK average, a stark divergence that may reflect local factors such as parking patterns or vehicle density in the built-up area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 11.1% of crimes, is 30% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively stable social environment despite the spike in other categories. These fluctuations highlight the need for nuanced understanding of local dynamics rather than broad generalisations.

Swinton's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.8% decrease from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This decline suggests a slight moderation in activity, though the area remains marginally above the UK average. On a daily basis, the neighbourhood experienced roughly four reported crimes per day, reflecting a consistent rhythm of incidents over the 31-day period. When scaled to the local population of 14,754, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 117 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the exposure of individual residents to crime in a way that transcends raw numbers. While this monthly exposure is a local metric without a direct UK counterpart, it offers residents a tangible sense of risk relative to their own community. The drop from the previous month may align with seasonal factors, such as the winding down of summer festivals or changes in community activity patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.