Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Main Street area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest , and the 325th 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 Main Street (S26 3XH) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 43.3% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average (92.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -45.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Main Street (S26 3XH), the main crime hotspot is near Heighton View. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aughton & Swallownest| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | West Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Well Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Hall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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