Swinton (Rotherham) Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Swinton’s December 2024 crime profile, accounting for 42% of all reported crimes. This category’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—13% above the UK average—suggests a localised concentration of incidents that may be influenced by factors such as community dynamics or seasonal pressures. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 places Swinton 4.2% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively lower crime profile despite the prominence of violent offences. December’s context—marked by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and the party season—likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns. For instance, the high incidence of violence may partly reflect increased social interactions during the festive period or the impact of temporary disruptions in local routines. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 35% of all incidents, with burglary and other thefts making up a significant portion. The seasonal context also raises questions about how holiday-related economic activity, such as retail turnover, might influence shoplifting or theft from the person, though these were not explicitly reported in the breakdown. The data also highlights the presence of other crime categories, including drugs and criminal damage, which may be linked to the area’s broader social and economic characteristics. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions that address the specific drivers of such incidents in Swinton’s built-up environment.

December 2024 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes, which rose by 300% from one incident to four, and other thefts, which jumped by 250% from two to seven. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported case compared to none in November. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors such as increased holiday-related activity or changes in local patterns during the festive period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both declined significantly—by 40% and 60%, respectively—possibly linked to holiday-related community cohesion or temporary shifts in behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42% of all crimes, a rate 13% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 36% below the UK average, suggesting a lower incidence of disruptive incidents in Swinton compared to other areas. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends and the impact of seasonal and situational factors.

Swinton’s December 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents represents an 18.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.3 per 1,000, marking a notable drop in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of three crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local context of a built-up area within Rotherham. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate is lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, though the population-scaled perspective shows that Swinton’s crime profile is shaped by its specific demographic and geographic characteristics. The reduction from November may partly explain the shift, though local factors such as seasonal patterns and community initiatives could also play a role. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime trends in Swinton compare to the broader UK context, offering residents a clearer understanding of their area’s safety profile.