Total Crime Rate
146.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Hall Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest , and the 195th 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 Old Hall Close (S66 2TD) in the last 12 months was 146.0 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% higher 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 52.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -32.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Hall Close (S66 2TD), the main crime hotspot is near Hazel Grove. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 26 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 | Public order | Hazel Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Balk Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Craig Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Askam Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Craig Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Frogmore Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hazel Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
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