Crime Rate in Hellaby & Maltby West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hellaby & Maltby West

The total recorded crimes in Hellaby & Maltby West, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hellaby & Maltby West crime rate of 1.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Hellaby & Maltby West, encompassing approximately 14,628 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Hellaby & Maltby West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brooklands with total crimes: 2
  • Stanley Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Rowan Rise with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hellaby & Maltby West?

To understand the safety of Hellaby & Maltby West, we need to analyze Hellaby & Maltby West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Hellaby & Maltby West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 687 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hellaby & Maltby West recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Hellaby & Maltby West had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 803 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hellaby & Maltby West recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Hellaby & Maltby West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Hellaby & Maltby West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hellaby & Maltby West has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.98 ranking 25th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Hellaby & Maltby West crimes were 687. The crime rate of Hellaby & Maltby West in 2024 was 46.96 (year) or 3.91 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hellaby & Maltby West were around 803 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.89 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hellaby & Maltby West)CrimesRank (Hellaby & Maltby West)CrimesRank (Hellaby & Maltby West)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West112 81,528 61,594 4
Dinnington142 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh127 51,555 51,503 5
Greasbrough117 61,283 81,120 10
Wath114 71,460 71,376 7
Maltby East100 111,212 101,282 8
Rawmarsh East96 121,092 121,150 9
Keppel103 101,281 91,120 11
Hoober106 91,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South75 131,012 141,040 13
Swinton Rockingham60 171,021 13944 15
Wales57 19956 15979 14
Wickersley North71 14783 19765 19
Rother Vale66 15744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest53 20921 16838 16
Brinsworth65 16789 18791 18
Sitwell59 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts39 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield51 21630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick50 22621 24545 25
Kilnhurst & Swinton East50 23610 25552 23

Hellaby & Maltby West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 202511
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 76 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 202411
July 202410
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 118 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20248
November 202418
October 20249
September 20243
August 20249
July 20247
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202515
March 202519
February 202516
January 202518
December 202412
November 202421
October 202410
September 202421
August 202412
July 202417
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
November 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hellaby & Maltby West in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hellaby & Maltby West postcode area is presented below.

1. Brooklands (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Stanley Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rowan Rise (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Clifton Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Avon Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Lilly Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Bateman Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Greenhill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Lingfield Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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