Crime in Wickersley North: statistics, rates and trends

954 crimes were recorded in Wickersley North in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 286 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wickersley North has the 1,752nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Wickersley North was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,138 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (752). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wickersley North 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.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+462%) and anti-social behaviour (+20%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-42%) and public order (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Wickersley North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wickersley North recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Wickersley North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wickersley North recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 462% on the year before. It made up 26.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Wickersley North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wickersley North recorded 122 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Wickersley North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wickersley North recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Wickersley North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wickersley North recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Wickersley North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wickersley North recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Wickersley North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wickersley North recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Wickersley North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wickersley North recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Wickersley North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wickersley North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Wickersley North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wickersley North recorded 18 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 up 64% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Wickersley North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wickersley North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Wickersley North

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wickersley North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Wickersley North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wickersley North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Wickersley North

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wickersley North 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wickersley North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wickersley North.

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 Wickersley North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wickersley North 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.

Wickersley North has an estimated population of 11,552. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wickersley North sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Wickersley North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.