Total Crime Rate
45.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Buckingham Way area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Hellaby & Maltby West , and the 280th lowest crime rate of 870 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 Buckingham Way (S66 7EA) in the last 12 months was 45.3 per 1,000 residents and was 36.8% lower than the Hellaby & Maltby West average (71.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Robbery ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 27.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Buckingham Way (S66 7EA), the main crime hotspot is near Russell Place. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hellaby & Maltby West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Russell Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Devonshire Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buckingham Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rosston Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grange Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Holiwell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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