Total Crime Rate
46.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Aughton Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Aston & Todwick , and the 289th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Aughton Lane (S26 2AJ) in the last 12 months was 46.0 per 1,000 residents and was 19.2% lower than the Aston & Todwick average (56.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Aughton Lane (S26 2AJ), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 55 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aston & Todwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Priory Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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