Swinton Rotherham Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Swinton (Rotherham) maintained a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 in September 2023, placing it 15% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance reflects a mix of factors, including the area’s demographic profile and seasonal rhythms. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44% of all incidents. This figure, while lower than the UK average for violent crime, still highlights a significant portion of local concerns, particularly in the context of September’s return to educational institutions and the associated social activities. Public order offences followed, contributing 19% of reported crimes and exceeding the UK average by 110%. This discrepancy may be linked to Swinton’s built-up area characteristics, where concentrated populations and public spaces can amplify such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though a common category nationally, was 40% below the UK average in Swinton, suggesting effective community interventions or a different social fabric. The area’s crime profile is further shaped by seasonal context: September’s transition from summer to autumn, with its associated back-to-school and university freshers’ events, may influence patterns of public order and violent crime. These factors, combined with the area’s status as a built-up part of Rotherham, contribute to a crime picture that is both distinct and reflective of broader regional trends.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Swinton’s crime mix, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 44% of all reported crimes, a category that is 9% above the UK average. This aligns with the seasonal context of September, a time when university freshers and back-to-school activities may contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 33.3% compared to August, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in local areas or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, 'other crime' and 'other theft' both fell by 60%, with the latter dropping from 10 to 4 incidents—a significant reduction that may reflect improved community policing or seasonal changes in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, which had previously been the most common category in August, fell by 54.2% to 11 incidents, suggesting a temporary shift in local dynamics.

Swinton (Rotherham) saw a 23.6% drop in its crime rate from 8.9 per 1,000 in August to 6.8 per 1,000 in September 2023, marking the lowest monthly rate in the area’s recent history. This decline aligns with a reduction in several categories, including a 60% decrease in 'other crime' and a 60% drop in 'other theft' compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in September, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national averages. Over the course of the month, 1-in-148 residents experienced a reported crime, a measure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that Swinton’s crime profile is distinct, with certain categories—such as public order offences—exceeding national benchmarks by over 100%. This contrast underscores the importance of localised analysis when assessing safety trends.