Crime Rates at Melbourne Avenue, Bolton Upon Dearne, Rotherham, S63 8DJ

Melbourne Avenue area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dearne South , and the 137th highest crime rate of 841 local areas in Barnsley .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Melbourne Avenue (S63 8DJ) in the last 12 months was 171.0 per 1,000 residents and was 99.1% higher than the Dearne South average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 38 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 99.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 13.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Melbourne Avenue (S63 8DJ), the main crime hotspot is near St Andrew'S Square. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.