Swinton (Rotherham) Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 14,754, Swinton (Rotherham) recorded 110 crimes in June 2025, translating to a crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a slight but notable improvement. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.5% of all incidents—19% above the UK average. This category’s dominance may be linked to the area’s built-up character, where social interactions in public spaces could amplify such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed with 15.5% of crimes, while criminal damage and arson made up 13.6%, both reflecting patterns common in urban centres with mixed-use areas. Seasonal context suggests June’s longer days and early summer activities may have influenced crime dynamics, though the overall rate remains below national benchmarks. The data also highlights stark contrasts in category-specific trends: shoplifting and vehicle crime are significantly below UK averages, reflecting local economic factors or community engagement efforts. These findings underscore the combination of demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime profiles in built-up areas like Swinton.

June 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 240% compared to the previous month, rising from 5 to 17 incidents. This spike may be tied to the start of summer, when increased social activity in public spaces could heighten tensions or incidents of disorder. Similarly, possession of weapons rose 100%—a jump from zero to three cases—though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Shoplifting also doubled to four incidents, a category where Swinton’s rate is 52% below the UK average, suggesting potential local deterrents such as community policing or retail security measures. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, dropping from six to three, a decline that might reflect seasonal changes in car usage or improved parking security. Other theft and other crime both decreased by 37.5% and 25%, respectively, though these reductions should be viewed cautiously given their limited volume. Violence and sexual offences remained 19% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge for local authorities. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in built-up areas, where targeted interventions could address emerging trends.

Swinton’s crime rate in June 2025 rose 26.4% from the previous month’s 5.9 per 1,000, reaching 7.5 per 1,000. This increase translates to roughly four crimes reported each day in the area—a daily figure that, while localised, offers a tangible sense of crime frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 134 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average, Swinton’s overall rate remains below the national benchmark, but specific categories like violence and sexual offences show marked divergence. The daily crime count provides a practical reference: for a resident, this equates to a 1-in-134 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month, though this statistic does not account for variations in individual risk factors. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while Swinton’s rate is lower than the UK average, the area’s crime mix—particularly its elevated violence rates—demands targeted strategies. These figures, when paired with local context, help residents understand both the broader trends and the specific challenges faced by their community.