Total Crime Rate
17.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thicket Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Hellaby & Maltby West , and the 66th 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 Thicket Drive (S66 7LB) in the last 12 months was 17.1 per 1,000 residents and was 76.2% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY).
In the area around Thicket Drive (S66 7LB), the main crime hotspot is near Heatherdale Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Buckingham Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grange Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Holiwell Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Dunns Dale | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heatherdale Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield Park | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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