Crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,226 crimes were recorded in Tickhill & Wadsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- Questions about crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth
- About this data
1,226 crimes were recorded in Tickhill & Wadsworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 98.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 350 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tickhill & Wadsworth has the 1,284th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tickhill & Wadsworth | Doncaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,226 | 42,218 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.3 | 132.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,477 | 319,765 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,623 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,170). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 | 1,226 | 98.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,390 | 111.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,453 | 116.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,623 | 130.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,328 | 106.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,170 | 93.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,179 | 94.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,220 | 97.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,191 | 95.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tickhill & Wadsworth 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 shoplifting, vehicle crime, burglary. The largest falls were in drugs (-68%) and shoplifting (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 28.1 | 0.82 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 16.3 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 152 | 12.2 | 1.47 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 10.9 | 2.21 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 7.5 | 1.11 | -12% |
| Other theft | 89 | 7.1 | 1.12 | +2% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -6% |
| Burglary | 59 | 4.7 | 1.34 | -2% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.6 | 1.21 | -3% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 0.37 | -68% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +11% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.53 | -31% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -57% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 28.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 68% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Tickhill & Wadsworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 3 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 down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tickhill & Wadsworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tickhill & Wadsworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tickhill & Wadsworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edlington & Warmsworth | 1,392 | 111.5 | +13% |
| Balby South | 1,236 | 137.7 | +40% |
| Rossington & Bawtry | 1,439 | 77.5 | -21% |
| Hexthorpe & Balby North | 3,369 | 229.1 | +133% |
| Bessacarr | 1,621 | 103.0 | +5% |
| Town | 7,631 | 333.2 | +239% |
| Conisbrough | 2,080 | 127.9 | +30% |
| Finningley | 844 | 45.3 | -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 Tickhill & Wadsworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Larkspur Close | 161 |
| On or near Supermarket | 115 |
| On or near Hospital | 51 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 36 |
| On or near M18 | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 27 |
| On or near Branchcroft Drive | 21 |
| On or near Dam Road | 21 |
| On or near Aintree Drive | 20 |
| On or near Ashton Lane | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tickhill & Wadsworth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 458 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 390 | 31.8% |
| Not recorded | 203 | 16.6% |
| Under investigation | 68 | 5.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Tickhill & Wadsworth has an estimated population of 12,477. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tickhill & Wadsworth sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tickhill & Wadsworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Tickhill & Wadsworth a safe place to live?
Tickhill & Wadsworth recorded 98.3 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 Tickhill & Wadsworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tickhill & Wadsworth was down 12% on the year before: 1,226 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,390 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tickhill & Wadsworth?
Tickhill & Wadsworth 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 Tickhill & Wadsworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.