Total Crime Rate
38.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodpecker Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Aston & Todwick , and the 238th lowest crime rate of 870 local areas in Rotherham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodpecker Close (S26 2GD) in the last 12 months was 38.6 per 1,000 residents and was 32.2% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -7.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodpecker Close (S26 2GD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fairfields Way, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodpecker Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Aston & Todwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dove Lane | — |
| 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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