Total Crime Rate
75.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blyth Close area has the 46th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest , and the 403rd highest 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 Blyth Close (S60 4DF) in the last 12 months was 75.4 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% lower than the Aughton & Swallownest average (92.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 55.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blyth Close (S60 4DF), the main crime hotspot is near Blyth Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Blyth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blyth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stringers Croft | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stringers Croft | Under investigation |
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