Crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South: statistics, rates and trends
983 crimes were recorded in Thurcroft & Wickersley South in the 12 months to August 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South at a glance
- Crime trends in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Types of crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Thurcroft & Wickersley South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Demographics of Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Questions about crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (399), anti-social behaviour (183) and criminal damage and arson (108) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,315th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Thurcroft & Wickersley South | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 983 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.8 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,152 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,104 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (854). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 983 | 96.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 933 | 91.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,046 | 103.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,009 | 99.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,037 | 102.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 854 | 84.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 980 | 96.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,104 | 108.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 989 | 97.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 83 |
| July 2026 | 80 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 85 |
| April 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 102 |
| September 2025 | 63 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (58% above the national rate) and other crime (44% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (49% below) and other theft (42% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 44 and criminal damage and arson rose from 88 to 108, while burglary fell from 52 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 39.3 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 183 | 18.0 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 10.6 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 59 | 5.8 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Public order | 50 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.3 | 8.5 | +52% |
| Other theft | 38 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +15% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.4 | 3.6 | -33% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.1 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Thurcroft & Wickersley South; the highest is Dalton & Thrybergh (157.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Aston & Todwick (45.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thurcroft & Wickersley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 544 | 57.7 | -40% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | -12% |
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 533 | 63.0 | -35% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -39% |
| Dinnington | 1,435 | 114.2 | +18% |
| Maltby East | 1,234 | 125.9 | +30% |
| Aston & Todwick | 430 | 45.7 | -53% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | +62% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Thurcroft & Wickersley South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Green Arbour Court | 44 |
| On or near Morthen Road | 34 |
| On or near Cedric Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Peter Street | 30 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 29 |
| On or near St Withold Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Brook Fold | 23 |
| On or near Pear Tree Avenue | 23 |
| On or near South Street | 19 |
Of the 800 crimes in Thurcroft & Wickersley South with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 183 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 416 | 52.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 5.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Thurcroft & Wickersley South has an estimated population of 10,152 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), less private renting (14%, against 20%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thurcroft & Wickersley South average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Thurcroft & Wickersley South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Thurcroft & Wickersley South a safe place to live?
Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,315th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (183).
Is crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South was up 5% on the year before: 983 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 933 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thurcroft & Wickersley South?
About 10,152 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thurcroft & Wickersley South?
Thurcroft & Wickersley South is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.