Swinton (Rotherham) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in Swinton (Rotherham) during December 2025, accounting for 56.8% of all reported crimes. At 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 14.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked the second consecutive month of decline, with the violent crime category outpacing the UK average by 32% (3.4 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended evening darkness, and the presence of empty homes during holiday absences—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violent incidents, though the exact causal links remain complex. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained significantly below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000 vs 0.9 per 1,000), suggesting a more stable social environment in some parts of the area. Property crimes, though lower in overall numbers, showed a modest share of the total (19%) compared to violent crimes. The local crime profile appears shaped by a combination of seasonal pressures and the built-up nature of the area, where concentrated populations and commercial activity may intersect with risk factors for certain offences. While the rate of violent crime remains a key concern, the broader context of Swinton's crime picture illustrates a mixed pattern of relative safety in some categories and persistent challenges in others.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Swinton (Rotherham), with a 50% increase in drug-related offences (from 2 to 3 incidents) and a 33.3% rise in 'other crime' (from 3 to 4). These increases contrast sharply with a 57.1% decline in vehicle crime (from 7 to 3 incidents) and a 44.4% drop in criminal damage and arson (from 9 to 5). The category of 'violence and sexual offences' remained 32% above the UK average (3.4 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent vulnerability in this area compared to national benchmarks. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour continued to fall significantly below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000 vs 0.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective local interventions or community dynamics that mitigate such incidents. The decrease in vehicle crime may reflect seasonal patterns, with fewer vehicles on the road during the holiday period or reduced opportunities for theft in car parks. Residents may find the 33.3% rise in 'other crime' particularly noteworthy, as this category often includes less common but impactful offences such as fraud or harassment that may not be immediately obvious to the general public.

Swinton (Rotherham)'s crime rate in December 2025 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 13.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000, indicating a sustained decline over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible presence for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 168 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when considered alongside the population of 14,754, suggests a relatively manageable but non-negligible level of risk. This rate is lower than the UK average, which would translate to roughly 1 in every 142 residents facing a crime in the same period. The reduction in overall crime appears to be driven by significant decreases in vehicle crime and criminal damage, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced traffic and the temporary absence of residents during the holiday season. However, the persistent elevation in violent crime compared to the UK average underscores a specific challenge for Swinton, where local conditions—such as the density of the built-up area or the presence of high-traffic public spaces—may continue to shape the crime profile in ways distinct from the national average.