Crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South: statistics, rates and trends
1,024 crimes were recorded in Thurcroft & Wickersley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- Questions about crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
- About this data
1,024 crimes were recorded in Thurcroft & Wickersley South in the 12 months to July 2026, 100.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 428 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Thurcroft & Wickersley South has the 1,220th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thurcroft & Wickersley South | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,024 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 100.9 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,152 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,093 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (887). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,024 | 100.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 893 | 88.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,093 | 107.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 976 | 96.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 999 | 98.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 887 | 87.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 986 | 97.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,083 | 106.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 976 | 96.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 124 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thurcroft & Wickersley South over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+50%) and criminal damage and arson (+33%). The largest falls were in drugs (-41%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 428 | 42.2 | 1.23 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 193 | 19.0 | 1.24 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 10.6 | 1.57 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 5.4 | 1.10 | -10% |
| Public order | 51 | 5.0 | 0.76 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 45 | 4.4 | 0.54 | +50% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.9 | 1.11 | -15% |
| Other theft | 39 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +26% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.7 | 1.26 | -27% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -41% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +10% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thurcroft & Wickersley South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Thurcroft & Wickersley South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thurcroft & Wickersley South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thurcroft & Wickersley South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley & Ravenfield | 545 | 57.8 | -43% |
| Wickersley North | 954 | 82.6 | -18% |
| Hellaby & Maltby West | 530 | 62.7 | -38% |
| Sitwell | 769 | 56.4 | -44% |
| Dinnington | 1,447 | 115.2 | +14% |
| Maltby East | 1,257 | 128.3 | +27% |
| Aston & Todwick | 440 | 46.8 | -54% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,513 | 155.7 | +54% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Thurcroft & Wickersley South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Green Arbour Court | 57 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 35 |
| On or near Morthen Road | 34 |
| On or near Cedric Crescent | 31 |
| On or near St Withold Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Peter Street | 30 |
| On or near Pear Tree Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Brook Fold | 27 |
| On or near South Street | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thurcroft & Wickersley South over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 437 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 248 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 193 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Thurcroft & Wickersley South has an estimated population of 10,152. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thurcroft & Wickersley South sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thurcroft & Wickersley South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.2% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.8% |
Is Thurcroft & Wickersley South a safe place to live?
Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded 100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 428 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (193).
Is crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South was up 15% on the year before: 1,024 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 893 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thurcroft & Wickersley South?
Thurcroft & Wickersley South is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Thurcroft & Wickersley South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.