Crime Rate in Thurcroft & Wickersley South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thurcroft & Wickersley South

The total recorded crimes in Thurcroft & Wickersley South, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thurcroft & Wickersley South crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Thurcroft & Wickersley South, encompassing approximately 5,979 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Thurcroft & Wickersley South Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Locksley Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sycamore Farm Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Thurcroft & Wickersley South?

To understand the safety of Thurcroft & Wickersley South, we need to analyze Thurcroft & Wickersley South crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Thurcroft & Wickersley South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1012 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thurcroft & Wickersley South recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Thurcroft & Wickersley South had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,040 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Thurcroft & Wickersley South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Thurcroft & Wickersley South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thurcroft & Wickersley South has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 12.54 ranking 13th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Thurcroft & Wickersley South crimes were 1,012. The crime rate of Thurcroft & Wickersley South in 2024 was 169.24 (year) or 14.10 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thurcroft & Wickersley South were around 1,040 crimes with yearly crime rate of 173.93 (year) or 14.49 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Thurcroft & Wickersley South)CrimesRank (Thurcroft & Wickersley South)CrimesRank (Thurcroft & Wickersley South)
Boston Castle426 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East207 32,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West213 22,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West112 81,528 61,594 4
Dinnington142 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh127 51,555 51,503 5
Greasbrough117 61,283 81,120 10
Wath114 71,460 71,376 7
Maltby East100 111,212 101,282 8
Rawmarsh East96 121,092 121,150 9
Keppel103 101,281 91,120 11
Hoober106 91,158 111,087 12
Swinton Rockingham60 171,021 13944 15
Wales57 19956 15979 14
Wickersley North71 14783 19765 19
Rother Vale66 15744 21616 22
Aughton & Swallownest53 20921 16838 16
Brinsworth65 16789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West29 25687 22803 17
Sitwell59 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts39 24772 20660 20
Bramley & Ravenfield51 21630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick50 22621 24545 25
Kilnhurst & Swinton East50 23610 25552 23

Thurcroft & Wickersley South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 202411
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 202511
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 384 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202522
March 202522
February 202526
January 202539
December 202425
November 202433
October 202422
September 202417
August 202436
July 202428
June 202444
May 202434

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20257
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202532
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 202413
September 202412
August 202415
July 202417
June 202430
May 202421

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Thurcroft & Wickersley South in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Thurcroft & Wickersley South postcode area is presented below.

1. Ash Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Locksley Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Sycamore Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Morthen Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Templar Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. South Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brook Fold (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Fern Hollow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greenwood Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Athelstane Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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