Crime Rate in Maltby East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maltby East

The total recorded crimes in Maltby East, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maltby East crime rate of 6.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
Maltby East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lee Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Rotherham.

    • 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 areas in the Rotherham.

  • 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 July 2025 the Maltby East has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 6.48 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maltby East)CrimesRank (Maltby East)CrimesRank (Maltby East)
Boston Castle377 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East277 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West195 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West103 101,528 61,594 4
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh124 81,555 51,503 5
Wath131 51,460 71,376 7
Thurcroft & Wickersley South126 61,012 141,040 13
Keppel125 71,281 91,120 11
Greasbrough104 91,283 81,120 10
Rawmarsh East92 131,092 121,150 9
Hoober81 151,158 111,087 12
Aughton & Swallownest96 12921 16838 16
Swinton Rockingham76 161,021 13944 15
Wales52 23956 15979 14
Brinsworth84 14789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West58 22687 22803 17
Sitwell68 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts70 17772 20660 20
Wickersley North66 19783 19765 19
Rother Vale65 20744 21616 22
Kilnhurst & Swinton East62 21610 25552 23
Bramley & Ravenfield51 24630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick49 25621 24545 25

Maltby East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 388 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202528
May 202540
April 202537
March 202538
February 202524
January 202522
December 202421
November 202441
October 202429
September 202434
August 202442

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 202510
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20259
April 20256
March 202512
February 20254
January 20255
December 202413
November 202413
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202510
April 20255
March 20259
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 202511
April 202517
March 202522
February 202515
January 20257
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251

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

High Crime Locations Maltby East in July 2025

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

1. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lee Croft (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Birks Holt Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Nelson Road (Map)
Total5
Public order5
6. Somerset Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stone Park Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Hoyland Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
10. Southey Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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