Total Crime Rate
169.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wales Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 53 local areas in Aston & Todwick , and the 148th 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 Wales Road (S26 6RD) in the last 12 months was 169.7 per 1,000 residents and was 198.1% higher than the Aston & Todwick average (56.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 26 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 333.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 104.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wales Road (S26 6RD), the main crime hotspot is near Wales Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 11 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Thomas Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fathers Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mcloughlin Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kiveton Bridge | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kiveton Bridge | — |
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