Total Crime Rate
155.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Southlands Way area has the 8th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Aston & Todwick , and the 175th highest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Southlands Way (S26 2FS) in the last 12 months was 155.4 per 1,000 residents and was 173.0% higher than the Aston & Todwick average (56.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 43 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 25.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Southlands Way (S26 2FS), 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Portland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Portland Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Priory Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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