Maltby Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maltby's overall crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.8% above the UK average of 7.3. This urban area within Rotherham continues to experience higher-than-average levels of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.9% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 24.6%, while criminal damage and arson made up 7.9% of the total. These figures align with seasonal patterns typical of November, when extended darkness and events like Bonfire Night can heighten tensions and increase opportunities for disorder. The sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, though not yet fully explained, may be influenced by the convergence of winter holidays and the Black Friday shopping period, which often brings more foot traffic to local businesses and public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates remain lower than the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's retail profile or local policing efforts. As the year draws to a close, these trends will need to be monitored alongside broader community initiatives to address the root causes of persistent violent crime in the area.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in the 'other crime' category, which surged by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents. This leap, though small in absolute terms, suggests a sudden increase in unclassified or emerging forms of criminal activity that may warrant further investigation. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 75%, with 7 incidents reported in November compared to 4 in October, potentially linked to the increased visibility of seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Violence and sexual offences also saw a notable 31.7% increase, climbing from 41 to 54 incidents. This category remains significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.6. Conversely, other theft incidents dropped by 75%, falling from 8 to 2, which could indicate a temporary reduction in opportunistic theft during the month. Burglary rates also declined by 25%, moving from 4 to 3, reflecting seasonal patterns where fewer people are present in homes during colder months. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some categories rising sharply while others show marked declines.

Maltby's crime rate remained stable at 8.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, with no significant month-on-month change (0.8% variation). Over the course of November, this equated to roughly 4 crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 14,580 residents, this translates to 1 reported crime for every 116 residents over the month—a rate that, while higher than the UK average, offers a concrete measure of monthly exposure for residents. This statistic is particularly useful for local authorities and community groups assessing the impact of crime on daily life. The area's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, with several categories showing marked deviations: anti-social behaviour is 98% above the national rate, while shoplifting is 52% below. These disparities underscore the need for targeted interventions that address the specific challenges of Maltby's urban environment, such as managing public spaces to mitigate anti-social behaviour while leveraging the lower shoplifting rate as a potential success factor for local policing strategies.