Crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,220 crimes were recorded in Tickhill & Wadsworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 97.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Types of crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Tickhill & Wadsworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Demographics of Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Questions about crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (343), anti-social behaviour (212) and shoplifting (147) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,287th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Tickhill & Wadsworth | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,220 | 42,135 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 97.8 | 131.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,477 | 319,765 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,653 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,171). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,220 | 97.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,397 | 112.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,396 | 111.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,653 | 132.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,352 | 108.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,171 | 93.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,181 | 94.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,226 | 98.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,191 | 95.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 130 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 95 |
| December 2025 | 87 |
| November 2025 | 119 |
| October 2025 | 99 |
| September 2025 | 94 |
Compared with England and Wales, Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.2 times the national rate), shoplifting (39% above the national rate) and burglary (33% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 253 to 147 and vehicle crime fell from 171 to 138.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 343 | 27.5 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 212 | 17.0 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 147 | 11.8 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Vehicle crime | 138 | 11.1 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 96 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Other theft | 92 | 7.4 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Public order | 67 | 5.4 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.7 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Tickhill & Wadsworth; the highest is Town, Doncaster (330.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Finningley, Doncaster (46.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tickhill & Wadsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,414 | 113.3 | +16% |
| Balby South | 1,200 | 133.7 | +37% |
| Rossington & Bawtry | 1,410 | 76.0 | -22% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,315 | 225.4 | +131% |
| Bessacarr | 1,630 | 103.6 | +6% |
| Town | 7,561 | 330.1 | +238% |
| Conisbrough | 2,046 | 125.8 | +29% |
| Finningley | 864 | 46.4 | -53% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Tickhill & Wadsworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Larkspur Close” (157).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Larkspur Close | 157 |
| On or near Supermarket | 116 |
| On or near Hospital | 55 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near M18 | 26 |
| On or near Aintree Drive | 22 |
| On or near Branchcroft Drive | 22 |
| On or near Ashton Lane | 19 |
| On or near Ontario Drive | 17 |
Of the 1,008 crimes in Tickhill & Wadsworth with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 212 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 450 | 44.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 380 | 37.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Tickhill & Wadsworth has an estimated population of 12,477 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tickhill & Wadsworth average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tickhill & Wadsworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tickhill & Wadsworth a safe place to live?
Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 97.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,287th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 343 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (212).
Is crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth was down 13% on the year before: 1,220 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,397 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tickhill & Wadsworth?
About 12,477 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tickhill & Wadsworth?
Tickhill & Wadsworth 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.