Crime Rates at Matlock Way, Catcliffe, Rotherham, S60 5FB

Matlock Way area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 131 local areas in Boston Castle , and the 234th lowest crime rate of 869 local areas in Rotherham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Matlock Way (S60 5FB) in the last 12 months was 38.3 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% lower than the Boston Castle average (268.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 23.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -82.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Matlock Way (S60 5FB), the main crime hotspot is near Pike Road. Police recorded 41 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.