Crime in Tickhill: statistics, rates and trends

261 crimes were recorded in Tickhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.

261 crimes were recorded in Tickhill in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 74 reports (28% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tickhill has the 1,157th highest crime rate.

MeasureTickhillDoncasterEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202626142,2185,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents49.8132.096.4
Change on previous 12 months+1%-2%-1%
Population5,238319,76558,797,018

Recorded crime in Tickhill was highest in the year to July 2018 (408 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (257). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202626149.896.4
Year to July 202525849.397.1
Year to July 202430658.497.7
Year to July 202332261.55.2
Year to July 202225749.1101.3
Year to July 202128454.2102.1
Year to July 202032662.2101.9
Year to July 201932862.6101.5
Year to July 201840877.9100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202614
June 202625
May 202634
April 202617
March 202615
February 202611
January 202627
December 202517
November 202522
October 202528
September 202524
August 202527

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tickhill 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 burglary. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-39%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences7414.10.41+7%
Anti-social behaviour438.20.54+2%
Vehicle crime285.31.09-39%
Burglary265.01.40+100%
Other theft254.80.75-4%
Criminal damage and arson214.00.59-9%
Public order152.90.43+7%
Shoplifting142.70.32+27%
Other crime101.90.90+100%
Drugs20.40.12+0%
Bicycle theft10.20.23+0%
Possession of weapons10.20.20+0%
Robbery10.20.14-67%

Violence and sexual offences in Tickhill

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tickhill recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Tickhill

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tickhill recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Tickhill

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tickhill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Tickhill

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tickhill recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Tickhill

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tickhill recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Tickhill

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tickhill recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Tickhill

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tickhill recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Tickhill

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tickhill recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Tickhill

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tickhill recorded 10 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Tickhill

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tickhill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Tickhill

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tickhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Tickhill

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tickhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Tickhill

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tickhill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

TownCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Tickhill
Harworth and Bircotes72795.7+92%
New Rossington and Rossington1,11075.8+52%
Maltby1,35390.5+82%
Warmsworth1,392111.5+124%
Carlton in Lindrick45972.0+44%
Finningley29052.4+5%
Doncaster17,829192.1+286%
Dinnington (Rotherham)1,462116.3+133%

1 areas within Tickhill, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tickhill & Wadsworth had the highest rate (98.3 per 1,000) and Tickhill & Wadsworth the lowest (98.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

AreaTypePopulationCrimesPer 1,000
Tickhill & WadsworthNeighbourhood12,4771,22698.3

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Petrol Station22
On or near Dam Road21
On or near Doncaster Road10
On or near Park/Open Space10
On or near Vine Road10
On or near Mangham Lane9
On or near Westfield Close9
On or near Pinfold Lane8
On or near Worksop Road7
On or near Bawtry Road6

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tickhill 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified9837.5%
Unable to prosecute suspect8532.6%
Not recorded4316.5%
Under investigation166.1%
Awaiting court outcome72.7%
Status update unavailable51.9%
Local resolution51.9%
Further investigation is not in the public interest10.4%
Court result unavailable10.4%

Tickhill has an estimated population of 5,238. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tickhill sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureTickhill
Aged 0 to 1513.2%
Aged 16 to 6450.3%
Aged 65 and over36.5%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage80.3%
Social rented homes7.3%
Private rented homes12.4%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)7.5

Is Tickhill a safe place to live?

Tickhill recorded 49.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).

Is crime in Tickhill going up or down?

Recorded crime in Tickhill was up 1% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 258 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Tickhill?

Tickhill 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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