Crime Rates at Melton Green, Wath Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 6AB

Melton Green area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 90 local areas in Hoober , and the 50th 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 Melton Green (S63 6AB) in the last 12 months was 15.2 per 1,000 residents and was 85.9% lower than the Hoober average (107.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Melton Green (S63 6AB), the main crime hotspot is near Brampton Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.