Crime Rate in Maltby East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maltby East

The total recorded crimes in Maltby East, Rotherham, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maltby East crime rate of 7.34 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 Maltby East, encompassing approximately 15,132 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (46.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Maltby East Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6427 with total crimes: 11
  • Birks Holt Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Maltby East?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Maltby East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1212 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Maltby East witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 24 other cities.

    • In 2023, Maltby East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,282 crimes compared to 1,199. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Maltby East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Maltby East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Maltby East has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 7.34 ranking 6th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Maltby East crimes were 1,212. The crime rate of Maltby East in 2024 was 80.09 (year) or 6.67 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Maltby East were around 1,282 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.72 (year) or 7.06 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)CrimesRank (Rotherham)
Boston Castle356 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East196 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West182 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West117 51,528 61,594 4
Dinnington136 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh107 71,555 51,503 5
Wath88 101,460 71,376 7
Greasbrough86 121,283 81,120 10
Swinton Rockingham91 81,021 13944 15
Rawmarsh East81 131,092 121,150 9
Keppel72 151,281 91,120 11
Wickersley North90 9783 19765 19
Hoober88 111,158 111,087 12
Thurcroft & Wickersley South64 191,012 141,040 13
Wales67 16956 15979 14
Rother Vale81 14744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest67 18921 16838 16
Hellaby & Maltby West54 23687 22803 17
Sitwell55 22844 17654 21
Brinsworth67 17789 18791 18
Anston & Woodsetts42 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield59 20630 23550 24
Kilnhurst & Swinton East55 21610 25552 23
Aston & Todwick40 25621 24545 25

Maltby East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202524
January 202522
December 202421
November 202441
October 202429
September 202434
August 202442
July 202437
June 202468
May 202432
April 202446

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 217 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202515
January 20257
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410
July 202433
June 202448
May 202414
April 202413

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20243

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20254
January 20255
December 202413
November 202413
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
April 20241

High Crime Locations Maltby East in March 2025

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

1. B6427 (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Birks Holt Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Cross Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Lee Croft (Map)
Total7
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Quilter Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
7. Duke Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Somerset Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
9. Carlyle Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Shoplifting1

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