Maltby Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maltby’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 8.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.9% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while not extreme, reflects a combination of local factors and national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.2% of all incidents — 15% above the UK average. This category’s prominence may be tied to Maltby’s role as a built-up area within Rotherham, where urban density and transient populations can amplify interpersonal conflicts. Public order offences, at 11.6% of all crimes, surged 72% above the UK average, likely driven by August’s peak holiday season, which often brings increased foot traffic and social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average (32% below), still accounted for 11.6% of crimes, suggesting ongoing challenges in community management. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: August’s empty homes and extended stays may have inadvertently reduced burglary risks. The rise in ‘Other crime’ — a category encompassing fraud and cybercrime — highlights evolving threats that may not be fully captured by traditional policing metrics. These patterns underscore the need for tailored strategies that address both immediate concerns and emerging trends.

August 2025 saw a sharp rise in ‘Other crime,’ which jumped 300% from two to eight incidents — a category encompassing fraud, cybercrime, and other non-specific offences. This spike, while unexplained by the data, may partly reflect increased online activity during the summer months or a shift in police reporting practices. Robbery and theft from the person both doubled compared to July, with one incident each — a troubling trend that could indicate heightened vulnerability in public spaces or targeted activity. Conversely, burglary dropped 85.7% to just one incident, a stark contrast to July’s seven. This decline may align with August’s seasonal context: holiday periods often see homes left unoccupied, reducing burglary risks. Public order offences — including anti-social behaviour and disorder — reached 15 incidents, 72% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas.

Maltby’s crime rate in August 2025 rose to 8.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 24.1% increase from July’s 7.1 per 1,000. This shift places the area 9.9% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of four crimes per day in August, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, reflects the ongoing pressure on local policing resources. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 113 residents underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small community. This rate, while not alarmingly high, suggests that residents may encounter crime more frequently than in areas with lower population density. The contrast between Maltby’s current trajectory and its previous month’s data highlights the volatility of crime patterns in built-up areas, particularly those with transient populations or seasonal fluctuations in activity.