Maltby Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Maltby's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This slight edge over the national picture contrasts with the area's profile as a built-up district within Rotherham, where urban density typically correlates with higher crime rates. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.8% of all reported crimes — significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (32% higher). This pattern may align with the seasonal rhythm of September, when university freshers and back-to-school activity bring heightened social interactions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (14.0% of total crimes) and vehicle crime (11.2%) followed as the next most common categories, though both fell below the UK averages for their respective types. The area's relatively low rates of theft from the person (0.9% of total crimes) and public order offences (4.7%) suggest a community with lower levels of street-level conflict compared to the national average. These figures, combined with the area's position as a commuter suburb with limited retail and nightlife hubs, illustrate a place where crime is concentrated in specific, high-impact categories rather than being broadly distributed across the spectrum. The seasonal context of September — a month marked by the return to education and shifting daylight patterns — may have influenced the prevalence of violence and sexual offences, as social gatherings in public spaces increase during this period.

September saw marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary and possession of weapons both doubling from previous month levels (1 → 3). This 200% increase in these categories, though small in absolute terms, signals a notable shift in risk areas. Vehicle crime also rose by 33.3% (9 → 12), potentially reflecting increased traffic during the school term or seasonal changes in vehicle usage. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 80% (10 → 2), and public order offences fell by two-thirds (15 → 5), suggesting a temporary reduction in disruptive incidents. The violence and sexual offences category — already 32% above the UK average — remained the dominant concern, with 49 incidents reported. This is consistent with the area's character as a commuter suburb where public spaces may see higher concentrations of transient populations during the academic year. Meanwhile, shoplifting (6.5% of total crimes) was 18% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect the limited retail presence in Maltby compared to larger urban centres. The sharp contrast between rising burglary rates and falling public order offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific risk zones, such as residential areas for burglary and public spaces for violence prevention.

Maltby's crime rate in September 2025 (7.3 per 1,000) represents a 17.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.9 per 1,000, indicating a positive short-term trend. Over the course of the month, this translated to an average of 4 crimes reported per day — a figure that, while modest, remains a tangible presence for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 136 residents, a rate that sits just below the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This comparison is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a concrete sense of risk relative to both national benchmarks and the area's own historical patterns. The previous month's higher rate (8.9 per 1,000) may have been influenced by the end of summer holidays, when increased foot traffic and social activity can temporarily elevate crime rates. The 1.4% advantage over the UK average, though small, underscores the area's capacity for maintaining lower crime levels despite its urban density. This is especially notable given the higher-than-average rates in violence and sexual offences, which suggests that Maltby's policing or community strategies may be more effective in curbing certain categories of crime while facing challenges in others.