Crime Rates at Gaitskell Close, Maltby, Rotherham, S66 7JR

Gaitskell Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Hellaby & Maltby West , and the 336th 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 Gaitskell Close (S66 7JR) in the last 12 months was 54.6 per 1,000 residents and was 23.8% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 40.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gaitskell Close (S66 7JR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hamilton Road, where police recorded 53 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Birks Holt Drive (26 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.