Maltby Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 saw Maltby, a built-up area within Rotherham, record a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents — 3.6% below the UK average of 8.4. This figure, while showing a 12.4% increase from June, remains in line with broader trends in urban areas where seasonal factors often influence crime patterns. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.8% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 — 2% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 28% of incidents and reaching 2.3 per 1,000 — 59% above the national rate. This discrepancy may be attributed to Maltby's proximity to Rotherham's town centre, where summer festivals and extended evenings could heighten social interactions and potential conflicts. Public order offences, at 9.3% of total crimes, also exceeded the UK average by 25%, a pattern often seen in areas with high foot traffic during peak tourist season. The data also reveals a marked seasonal shift: with schools out and festivals in full swing, Maltby's crime profile reflects the typical summer surge in incidents. However, the rate of criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 58.3%, from 12 to 5 cases, likely due to increased community patrols or seasonal changes in property use. This contrast underscores the complex relationship between local initiatives and external factors in shaping crime trends.

July 2024 marked a stark shift in Maltby's crime profile, with three categories seeing 100% increases: other theft (from 4 to 8), burglary (from 0 to 1), and possession of weapons (from 0 to 1). These jumps contrast with a 58.3% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 12 to 5. The rise in other theft is particularly noteworthy, as it outpaces the UK average for this category by 12%, while burglary in Maltby remains 68% below the national rate. Anti-social behaviour, at 28% of all crimes, was 59% above the UK average, reflecting a pattern consistent with built-up areas where community tensions may amplify during peak summer activity. The 12.4% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate is the first such rise since early 2024, suggesting that seasonal factors — such as festivals and school holidays — may be contributing to heightened activity. Residents may find the 100% jump in other theft particularly concerning, as it indicates a sudden and significant shift in local crime dynamics.

Maltby's crime rate in July 2024 rose 12.4% compared to June, moving from 7.2 to 8.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with typical summer patterns in built-up areas, where festivals and extended evenings may contribute to higher incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day — a figure that, while locally specific, underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides context for how often residents encounter crime in their daily lives. This figure, though not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, reflects Maltby's unique demographic and geographic profile. The population context further highlights that, despite the increase, Maltby remains below the UK average, with its 8.1 rate 3.6% lower than the national figure. This suggests that while local factors may drive fluctuations, broader systemic differences in policing or community dynamics likely play a role in maintaining the area's relatively lower crime profile.