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Crime in Aston

Aston had 166 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 60.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 40% below the middle Rotherham area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

S26, Rotherham · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Aston

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60.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
42 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common60 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Apr 62 May 57 Jun 64 Jul 42 Aug 60 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Aston. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6036%
anti-social behaviour4728%
vehicle crime159%
public order127%
criminal damage95%
burglary85%
theft64%
other crime53%

Aston against Rotherham

TypeAston per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence21.838.60%
Burglary2.94.5–
Vehicle crime5.45.8–
Anti-social behaviour1720.9▼ 19%
Theft and robbery2.56▼ 42%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Aughton118.1▼ 7%
Orgreave109.4▲ 31%
Swallownest81.7▼ 12%
Wales78▼ 11%
Kiveton Park71.8▼ 16%
Aston60.2▼ 2%
Todwick19.6▲ 45%
See every Rotherham area ranked on the crime in Rotherham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Aston a safe area?

Aston had about 60.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 42 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Aston?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (60), followed by anti-social behaviour (47) and vehicle crime (15).