Maltby Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 saw Maltby’s crime rate reach 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 13.2% above the UK average. This places the built-up area within Rotherham in a position where local crime trends diverge from national patterns, particularly in categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.4% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.6%). These figures align with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings. The combination of these factors may have contributed to increased incidents of public order disturbances and anti-social conduct, which were higher than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while slightly above the UK rate, were balanced by a sharp drop in vehicle crime and other theft categories, which fell below the national average. The area’s character—as a smaller, built-up part of Rotherham—may mean that community dynamics and local events play a more pronounced role in shaping crime patterns than in larger urban centres. The seasonal transition from autumn to winter, with its associated changes in social activity and lighting conditions, likely influenced the distribution of crime types observed this month.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in public order offences, which rose by 200% from 3 to 9 cases. This jump, combined with a 125% increase in burglary (4 to 9 cases), indicates a significant spike in incidents that could be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and darker evenings. Meanwhile, drug-related crimes fell by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1 case—a decline that may reflect reduced activity during the winter months. Anti-social behaviour, already 80% above the UK average, accounted for 23.2% of all crimes in November, underscoring its dominance in the local crime profile. For residents, the 200% increase in public order offences offers a concrete insight: events like Bonfire Night may be contributing to heightened tensions in public spaces. Other notable trends include bicycle theft doubling from 0 to 1 case, while shoplifting and other theft categories saw sharp declines, likely due to reduced foot traffic during the post-Christmas shopping period.

Maltby’s crime rate in November 2024 rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, a 38.9% increase from 6.2 per 1,000 in the previous month. This places the area 13.2% above the UK average, a gap that widened significantly over the past month. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported in Maltby over the 30-day period, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity. Monthly exposure data shows that, on average, one resident in every 117 experienced a reported crime during November. This rate, while not alarmingly high, suggests that crime remains a visible concern for locals. The population context—14,580 residents—means that the impact of these figures is distributed across a relatively small community, potentially heightening individual awareness. Comparisons to the UK average highlight the need for targeted local strategies, as Maltby’s rate diverges from national trends in several categories, particularly in anti-social behaviour and public order offences.