Total Crime Rate
37.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Steadfolds Lane area has the 24th lowest crime rate of 97 local areas in Aughton & Swallownest , and the 231st 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 Steadfolds Lane (S66 9LX) in the last 12 months was 37.5 per 1,000 residents and was 59.6% 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 7 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Steadfolds Lane (S66 9LX), the main crime hotspot is near Laughton Road. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Vehicle crime | West Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Recreation Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Waverley Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riddings Close | Under investigation |
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