Crime in Maltby East: statistics, rates and trends
1,234 crimes were recorded in Maltby East in the 12 months to August 2026, 125.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Maltby East at a glance
- Crime trends in Maltby East
- Types of crime in Maltby East
- Maltby East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Maltby East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Maltby East
- Demographics of Maltby East
- Questions about crime in Maltby East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (487), anti-social behaviour (198) and shoplifting (147) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 755th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Maltby East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,234 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.9 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 9,800 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Maltby East peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,484 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,068). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,234 | 125.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,068 | 109.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,226 | 125.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,367 | 139.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,409 | 143.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,484 | 151.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,357 | 138.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,230 | 125.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,456 | 148.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 100 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 113 |
| February 2026 | 75 |
| January 2026 | 71 |
| December 2025 | 66 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
Compared with England and Wales, Maltby East recorded notably more shoplifting (77% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (75% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (45% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 57 to 147 and vehicle crime rose from 49 to 61, while other crime fell from 46 to 25 and burglary fell from 60 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 487 | 49.7 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 20.2 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 15.0 | 8.5 | +158% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 116 | 11.8 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 61 | 6.2 | 5.0 | +24% |
| Public order | 57 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Burglary | 39 | 4.0 | 3.6 | -35% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -46% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Maltby East; the highest is Dalton & Thrybergh (157.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley & Ravenfield (57.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maltby East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 533 | 63.0 | -50% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 544 | 57.7 | -54% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 983 | 96.8 | -23% |
| Dinnington | 1,435 | 114.2 | -9% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | -32% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +25% |
| Anston & Woodsetts | 786 | 65.1 | -48% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Maltby East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “B6427” and “Supermarket” (77 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B6427 | 77 |
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Somerset Street | 65 |
| On or near Birks Holt Drive | 46 |
| On or near Hoyland Street | 43 |
| On or near Lee Croft | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 36 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Scholfield Crescent | 24 |
Of the 1,036 crimes in Maltby East with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 504 | 48.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 300 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Maltby East has an estimated population of 9,800 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (29%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Maltby East average decile 1.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Maltby East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Maltby East a safe place to live?
Maltby East recorded 125.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 755th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Maltby East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 487 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Maltby East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maltby East was up 16% on the year before: 1,234 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,068 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Maltby East?
About 9,800 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Maltby East?
Maltby East is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.