Maltby Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Maltby in February 2024 stood at 38 incidents, contributing 35.2% of total crimes — a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, 4% above the UK average for this category. This figure marks the most significant outlier compared to the overall crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000, which is itself 4.2% higher than the UK average of 7.1. The dominance of violent crime reflects a pattern consistent with built-up areas where population density and limited public space may amplify interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely contributed to a concentration of incidents in indoor or semi-public settings, such as local pubs and community centres. Property crimes, at 46 total (42.6% of all reported incidents), remained a persistent concern, though their rate (3.2 per 1,000) was slightly below the UK average for this category. Criminal damage and arson — at 14 incidents (13.0% of total crimes) — surged 85% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in communal spaces or targeted vandalism. This spike may be linked to the area’s industrial heritage, where abandoned or underutilised buildings could serve as focal points for such activity. The seasonal context of February, with its reduced daylight and colder temperatures, may have also encouraged more indoor gatherings, indirectly contributing to both violent and property crime trends.

February saw a 400% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 10 incidents — the most dramatic month-on-month shift in the data. This surge, while not directly tied to any specific event, may reflect the impact of winter conditions on community dynamics, such as increased indoor gatherings or friction over shared spaces. Conversely, robbery rates dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2 incidents, a decline that could be attributed to seasonal factors or improved community awareness. The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) were both significantly above national benchmarks, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) was 33% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000). This divergence suggests that while certain types of disorder are more pronounced in Maltby, others — such as anti-social behaviour — may be mitigated by local initiatives or demographic factors. A resident might find the 11% above-average rate for shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) particularly relevant, as it highlights the need for targeted retail security measures in the area’s high streets.

Maltby’s crime rate in February 2024 (7.4 per 1,000) marked a 4.4% decrease from January’s rate of 7.8 per 1,000, a decline that aligns with the seasonal transition into late winter. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while locally specific, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 14,580, underscores the relatively concentrated nature of incidents. This rate is comparable to other built-up areas within Rotherham but remains higher than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Maltby’s crime rate is not extreme, it is consistently above the national benchmark, particularly in categories like violent crime and criminal damage. This suggests that local factors — such as the area’s proximity to industrial zones or its role as a commuter hub — may contribute to sustained pressures on community safety. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the importance of targeted interventions in categories where Maltby significantly outperforms national trends, such as public order offences.