Crime in Maltby East: statistics, rates and trends
1,257 crimes were recorded in Maltby East in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Maltby East
- Questions about crime in Maltby East
- About this data
1,257 crimes were recorded in Maltby East in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 494 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Maltby East has the 706th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maltby East | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,257 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.3 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,800 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maltby East was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,471 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,031). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 1,257 | 128.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,031 | 105.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,256 | 128.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,385 | 141.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,392 | 142.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,471 | 150.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,371 | 139.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,252 | 127.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,444 | 147.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 123 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maltby East 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+157%) and vehicle crime (+41%). The largest falls were in drugs (-44%) and burglary (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 494 | 50.4 | 1.47 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 20.2 | 1.32 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 144 | 14.7 | 1.77 | +157% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 114 | 11.6 | 1.72 | +10% |
| Public order | 65 | 6.6 | 1.00 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 62 | 6.3 | 1.28 | +41% |
| Other theft | 59 | 6.0 | 0.94 | +20% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.9 | 1.10 | -34% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.0 | 1.40 | -34% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.0 | 0.62 | -44% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.4 | 1.47 | +27% |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.2 | 0.91 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Maltby East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maltby East recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maltby East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maltby East recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Maltby East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maltby East recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maltby East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maltby East recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maltby East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maltby East recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maltby East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maltby East recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maltby East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maltby East recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maltby East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maltby East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maltby East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maltby East recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maltby East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maltby East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maltby East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maltby East recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maltby East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maltby East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Maltby East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maltby East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maltby East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maltby East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Maltby East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maltby East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maltby East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 530 | 62.7 | -51% |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 545 | 57.8 | -55% |
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | 1,024 | 100.9 | -21% |
| Dinnington | 1,447 | 115.2 | -10% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | -36% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +21% |
| Anston & Woodsetts | 796 | 65.9 | -49% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -56% |
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 Maltby East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 78 |
| On or near B6427 | 76 |
| On or near Somerset Street | 62 |
| On or near Birks Holt Drive | 50 |
| On or near Hoyland Street | 45 |
| On or near Lee Croft | 42 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Scholfield Crescent | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maltby East 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 | 510 | 40.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 198 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 8.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Maltby East has an estimated population of 9,800. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maltby East sits in decile 1.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maltby East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.7% |
Is Maltby East a safe place to live?
Maltby East recorded 128.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Maltby East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Maltby East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maltby East was up 22% on the year before: 1,257 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,031 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maltby East?
Maltby East 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 Maltby East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.