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Crime in Swallownest

Swallownest had 431 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 50 Rotherham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle Rotherham area. Crime was down 2% on the three months before.

S26, Rotherham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swallownest

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87.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 50Rotherham rank1st is the highest rate
-2%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common159 in 3 months

Month by month

139 Mar 132 Apr 169 May 158 Jun 157 Jul 116 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Swallownest. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15937%
anti-social behaviour9723%
public order368%
shoplifting368%
criminal damage246%
vehicle crime225%
burglary164%
other crime133%

Swallownest against Rotherham

TypeSwallownest per 1,000Middle Rotherham areaChange
Violence32.343.5▼ 1%
Burglary3.34▼ 6%
Vehicle crime4.55.5▲ 29%
Anti-social behaviour19.721▼ 20%
Theft and robbery2.85.8▼ 59%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Woodhouse151.3▼ 7%
Aughton120.2▼ 2%
Orgreave101.6▲ 18%
Swallownest87.6▼ 2%
Wales87.2▲ 10%
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 Swallownest a safe area?

Swallownest had about 87.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 50 Rotherham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Swallownest?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (159), followed by anti-social behaviour (97) and public order (36).