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Crime in Aughton

Aughton had 175 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 120.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Rotherham area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

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

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120.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common71 in 3 months

Month by month

55 Mar 53 Apr 71 May 60 Jun 65 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7141%
anti-social behaviour4928%
public order1710%
criminal damage127%
vehicle crime74%
other crime53%
burglary53%
drugs42%

Aughton against Rotherham

TypeAughton per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence48.743.5▲ 6%
Burglary3.44–
Vehicle crime4.85.5–
Anti-social behaviour33.621▼ 16%
Theft and robbery1.45.8▼ 85%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Aughton120.2▼ 2%
Guilthwaite111▲ 20%
Orgreave101.6▲ 18%
Catcliffe99.9▲ 14%
Swallownest87.6▼ 2%
Treeton73.7▲ 22%
Aston59.1▼ 5%
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 Aughton a safe area?

Aughton had about 120.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Aughton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (71), followed by anti-social behaviour (49) and public order (17).