Total Crime Rate
69.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Racecourse Road area has the 35th lowest crime rate of 69 local areas in Kilnhurst & Swinton East , and the 433rd 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 Racecourse Road (S64 8DP) in the last 12 months was 69.5 per 1,000 residents and was 22.8% lower than the Kilnhurst & Swinton East average (90.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 95.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Racecourse Road (S64 8DP), the main crime hotspot is near Racecourse Road. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Kilnhurst & Swinton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Twyford Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Romwood Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Racecourse Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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