Crime in Thurcroft: statistics, rates and trends
768 crimes were recorded in Thurcroft in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Thurcroft at a glance
- Crime trends in Thurcroft
- Types of crime in Thurcroft
- Thurcroft compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thurcroft
- Streets with the most crime in Thurcroft
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thurcroft
- Demographics of Thurcroft
- Questions about crime in Thurcroft
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (321), anti-social behaviour (134) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 191st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Thurcroft | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 768 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.6 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,528 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Thurcroft peaked in the year to August 2019 (922 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (710). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 768 | 117.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 720 | 110.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 841 | 128.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 786 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 854 | 130.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 710 | 108.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 826 | 126.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 922 | 141.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 800 | 122.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 71 |
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 99 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 59 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Thurcroft recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), other crime (88% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (44% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (41% below) and shoplifting (24% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 42 and criminal damage and arson rose from 72 to 89, while burglary fell from 29 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 321 | 49.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 20.5 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 6.4 | 8.5 | +45% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Other crime | 26 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thurcroft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinnington (Rotherham) | 1,449 | 115.2 | -2% |
| Wickersley and Bramley | 1,743 | 70.8 | -40% |
| North Anston | 498 | 81.5 | -31% |
| Maltby | 1,346 | 90.1 | -23% |
| Swallownest and Aston | 1,153 | 73.9 | -37% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | -27% |
| Waverley and Catcliffe | 443 | 78.5 | -33% |
| Brinsworth | 522 | 58.4 | -50% |
Thurcroft & Wickersley South is the one area listed within Thurcroft, with 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft & Wickersley South | Neighbourhood | 10,152 | 983 | 96.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Thurcroft 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 Cedric Crescent | 30 |
| On or near Peter Street | 30 |
| On or near St Withold Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Morthen Road | 24 |
| On or near Brook Fold | 23 |
| On or near South Street | 19 |
| On or near Katherine Road | 18 |
| On or near Common Lane | 17 |
Of the 634 crimes in Thurcroft with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 350 | 55.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 6.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Thurcroft has an estimated population of 6,528 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Thurcroft average decile 2.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Thurcroft | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Thurcroft a safe place to live?
Thurcroft recorded 117.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 191st of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 321 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Thurcroft going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thurcroft was up 7% on the year before: 768 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 720 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Thurcroft?
About 6,528 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Thurcroft?
Thurcroft 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.