Crime Rate in Maltby East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Maltby East

The total recorded crimes in Maltby East, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Maltby East crime rate of 6.61 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (8.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
Maltby East Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6427 with total crimes: 7
  • Hamilton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Somerset Street 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 May 2025 the Maltby East has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Maltby East)CrimesRank (Maltby East)CrimesRank (Maltby East)
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
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
Hellaby & Maltby West29 25687 22803 17
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

Maltby East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20246
July 20248
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202537
March 202538
February 202524
January 202522
December 202421
November 202441
October 202429
September 202434
August 202442
July 202437
June 202468
May 202432

A total of 232 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202517
March 202522
February 202515
January 20257
December 202412
November 202420
October 202416
September 20247
August 202410
July 202433
June 202448
May 202414

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 202512
February 20254
January 20255
December 202413
November 202413
October 20249
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. B6427 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hamilton Road (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Somerset Street (Map)
Total6
Burglary5
Shoplifting1
4. Hoyland Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Birks Holt Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
6. Carlyle Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Durham Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fisher Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Sousa Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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