Total Crime Rate
27.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Packwood Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Hellaby & Maltby West , and the 150th 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 Packwood Close (S66 7EF) in the last 12 months was 27.7 per 1,000 residents and was 61.4% 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 Drugs with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -77.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Packwood Close (S66 7EF), 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 | 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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