Crime Rate in Wickersley North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wickersley North

The total recorded crimes in Wickersley North, Rotherham, UK in May 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wickersley North crime rate of 2.97 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 Wickersley North, encompassing approximately 23,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Wickersley North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Romney Close with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Fairways with total crimes: 5

How safe is Wickersley North?

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

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Wickersley North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 783 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wickersley North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Wickersley North had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 765 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wickersley North recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wickersley North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wickersley North has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.97 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Wickersley North crimes were 783. The crime rate of Wickersley North in 2024 was 32.78 (year) or 2.73 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wickersley North were around 765 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.02 (year) or 2.67 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wickersley North)CrimesRank (Wickersley North)CrimesRank (Wickersley North)
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
Thurcroft & Wickersley South75 131,012 141,040 13
Swinton Rockingham60 171,021 13944 15
Wales57 19956 15979 14
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

Wickersley North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20256
March 202516
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 202416
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202526
February 202517
January 202520
December 202424
November 202420
October 202432
September 202428
August 202433
July 202432
June 202440
May 202430

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 90 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 202513
February 202513
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
May 20242

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Wickersley North in May 2025

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

1. Romney Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fairways (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Fleming Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Broom Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
6. Willow Tree Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lawrence Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Wellway (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lakeside Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Acorn Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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