Maltby Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Maltby's crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 35.4% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, sits 26% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marks a sustained improvement, 22.9% below the national average of 7.0. While anti-social behaviour (17.7%) and criminal damage and arson (16.5%) follow as the next most frequent crime types, both categories show marked divergence from national trends—anti-social behaviour is 8% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson are 73% above. This contrast highlights the area's unique character as a built-up district within Rotherham, where seasonal factors may amplify local tensions. December's dark evenings and holiday-related activity likely contribute to the prominence of violence and sexual offences. The relatively low property crime rate (33.5% of total crimes) suggests a different pattern compared to typical urban centres, where theft and burglary might dominate. This could reflect a combination of community engagement efforts, local policing strategies, or the area's specific demographic profile. The seasonal context of December—Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—creates conditions where interpersonal conflicts may escalate more readily than property-related crimes. However, the absence of significant spikes in theft or burglary compared to other months indicates that Maltby's crime dynamics are shaped by factors beyond mere seasonal fluctuations.

December 2025 saw a notable 150% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still modest in absolute terms, may reflect heightened retail activity during the Christmas season or targeted opportunistic behaviour. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7%, from 3 to 1 incident, marking a significant departure from the 3 reported in November 2025. This decline aligns with national trends during December, when empty homes and reduced foot traffic in commercial areas may deter such crimes. Public order offences also decreased by 57.1%, from 7 to 3, suggesting that holiday-related disruptions were less pronounced than in previous years. However, the category of criminal damage and arson remained strikingly elevated, at 73% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to local factors such as unoccupied properties or specific community tensions exacerbated by seasonal conditions. The 100% increase in bicycle theft—rising from 0 to 1 incident—is a statistically insignificant change but warrants attention, particularly given the UK average for this category is 0.1 per 1,000. This could indicate either a temporary spike in targeted theft or an underreporting issue in prior months. Residents might find the 26% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (2.6 vs 1.9 per 1,000) particularly noteworthy, though this figure must be contextualised within the area's broader crime profile.

Maltby's crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in December 2025 represents a 37.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.6 per 1,000. This steep decline aligns with typical December patterns, where reduced daylight hours and holiday-related absences may dampen crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in December, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 185 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, this rate is lower, underscoring Maltby's relative safety within the national context. However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is low, certain categories—like criminal damage and arson—remain high. This suggests that the area's crime profile is shaped by specific local conditions rather than a uniform trend. The previous month's significantly higher rate (8.6 per 1,000) may have been influenced by factors such as temporary spikes in anti-social behaviour or transient populations. The 37.3% reduction from November to December is consistent with seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where colder weather and holiday closures can reduce opportunities for both property and violent crimes. Nonetheless, the persistence of elevated levels in categories like criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted interventions, even as the overall picture remains positive.