Crime in Maltby: statistics, rates and trends
1,353 crimes were recorded in Maltby in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
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1,353 crimes were recorded in Maltby in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 512 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Maltby has the 476th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Maltby | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,353 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.5 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 14,945 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Maltby was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,674 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,202). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 1,353 | 90.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,202 | 80.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,313 | 87.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,525 | 102.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,559 | 104.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,566 | 104.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,564 | 104.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,458 | 97.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,674 | 112.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 139 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 120 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 82 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 126 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 129 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Maltby 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. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+152%) and anti-social behaviour (+25%). The largest falls were in burglary (-56%) and drugs (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 512 | 34.3 | 1.00 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 15.3 | 0.99 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 146 | 9.8 | 1.18 | +152% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 122 | 8.2 | 1.20 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 5.7 | 1.15 | +12% |
| Public order | 73 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -20% |
| Other theft | 59 | 3.9 | 0.62 | +2% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.5 | 1.17 | -31% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.3 | 0.66 | -56% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.4 | 0.43 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.1 | 1.10 | +7% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.7 | 0.54 | +120% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Maltby
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Maltby recorded 512 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 37.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Maltby
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Maltby recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 16.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Maltby
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Maltby recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 152% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Maltby
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Maltby recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Maltby
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Maltby recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Maltby
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Maltby recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Maltby
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Maltby recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Maltby
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Maltby recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Maltby
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Maltby recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Maltby
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Maltby recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Maltby
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Maltby recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Maltby
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Maltby recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Maltby
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Maltby recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Maltby
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Maltby recorded 3 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Maltby, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Maltby.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Maltby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,729 | 70.3 | -22% |
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +34% |
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,462 | 116.3 | +28% |
| Conisbrough | 1,241 | 113.1 | +25% |
| Tickhill | 261 | 49.8 | -45% |
| Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +23% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +75% |
| North Anston | 499 | 81.7 | -10% |
2 areas within Maltby, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Maltby East had the highest rate (128.3 per 1,000) and Hellaby & Maltby West the lowest (62.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maltby East | Neighbourhood | 9,800 | 1,257 | 128.3 |
| Hellaby & Maltby West | Neighbourhood | 8,456 | 530 | 62.7 |
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 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 Hoyland Street | 45 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 40 |
| On or near Hamilton Road | 39 |
| On or near Scholfield Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Road | 21 |
| On or near Church Lane | 21 |
| On or near Meadow Spring View | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Maltby 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 | 509 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 343 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 228 | 16.9% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Maltby has an estimated population of 14,945. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Maltby sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Maltby |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 21.8% |
Is Maltby a safe place to live?
Maltby recorded 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 512 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (228).
Is crime in Maltby going up or down?
Recorded crime in Maltby was up 13% on the year before: 1,353 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,202 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Maltby?
Maltby 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.