Crime in Hellaby & Maltby West: statistics, rates and trends
530 crimes were recorded in Hellaby & Maltby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hellaby & Maltby West at a glance
- Crime trends in Hellaby & Maltby West
- Types of crime in Hellaby & Maltby West
- Hellaby & Maltby West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hellaby & Maltby West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hellaby & Maltby West
- Population and deprivation in Hellaby & Maltby West
- Questions about crime in Hellaby & Maltby West
- About this data
530 crimes were recorded in Hellaby & Maltby West in the 12 months to July 2026, 62.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 190 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hellaby & Maltby West has the 2,497th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hellaby & Maltby West | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 530 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.7 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,456 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hellaby & Maltby West was highest in the year to July 2023 (833 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (530). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 530 | 62.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 585 | 69.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 699 | 82.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 833 | 98.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 638 | 75.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 574 | 67.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 629 | 74.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 703 | 83.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 722 | 85.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 41 |
| January 2026 | 35 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 51 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hellaby & Maltby West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 190 | 22.5 | 0.66 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 12.5 | 0.82 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 6.7 | 1.37 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.6 | 0.82 | +21% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.1 | 0.65 | -15% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -30% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.6 | 0.74 | -44% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.0 | 0.95 | -26% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.8 | 0.25 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -45% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Hellaby & Maltby West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hellaby & Maltby West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hellaby & Maltby West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hellaby & Maltby West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hellaby & Maltby West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hellaby & Maltby West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hellaby & Maltby West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hellaby & Maltby West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hellaby & Maltby West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hellaby & Maltby West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hellaby & Maltby West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hellaby & Maltby West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hellaby & Maltby West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hellaby & Maltby West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hellaby & Maltby West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hellaby & Maltby West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hellaby & Maltby West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby East | 1,257 | 128.3 | +105% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 545 | 57.8 | -8% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 1,024 | 100.9 | +61% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | +32% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +148% |
| Dinnington | 1,447 | 115.2 | +84% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -10% |
| Rotherham East | 2,477 | 144.2 | +130% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Hellaby & Maltby West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 58 |
| On or near Bawtry Road | 25 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Road | 21 |
| On or near Clifford Road | 21 |
| On or near Stanley Terrace | 18 |
| On or near A631 | 17 |
| On or near Dunstan Road | 17 |
| On or near St Barbara'S Close | 15 |
| On or near Tasman Grove | 14 |
| On or near Milton Street | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hellaby & Maltby West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 34.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 157 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Hellaby & Maltby West has an estimated population of 8,456. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hellaby & Maltby West sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hellaby & Maltby West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Hellaby & Maltby West a safe place to live?
Hellaby & Maltby West recorded 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Hellaby & Maltby West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (106).
Is crime in Hellaby & Maltby West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hellaby & Maltby West was down 9% on the year before: 530 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 585 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hellaby & Maltby West?
Hellaby & Maltby West is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Hellaby & Maltby West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.