Tickhill Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.6% of reported crimes in Tickhill during January 2024, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. This was followed by vehicle crime (17.2%) and anti-social behaviour (13.8%), reflecting a mix of personal and property-related incidents. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents placed Tickhill 25.7% below the UK average of 7.4, a gap consistent with patterns observed in similar-sized built-up areas within Doncaster. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this profile, with January's shorter daylight hours and post-holiday lull in retail activity reducing opportunities for shoplifting and other commercial crimes. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in community safety that may relate to local demographics or social dynamics. The rate of vehicle crime in Tickhill (1.0 per 1,000) was 100% above the UK average, a figure that could be influenced by the area's proximity to major transport routes or the presence of vehicle-related industries. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (19% below the UK average) and criminal damage (65% below) indicate that Tickhill's built-up environment may be managed in ways that mitigate certain types of disorder. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions addressing the specific drivers of violence while maintaining the positive trends in other categories.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, and drug-related incidents all increasing by 100% compared to December 2023. This spike in criminal damage and arson, which moved from zero to one reported incident, may be linked to colder weather conditions or increased property maintenance challenges during the winter months. The simultaneous rise in bicycle theft to one incident (from zero) highlights potential vulnerabilities in local security measures for personal property, particularly given the area's built-up character. Conversely, vehicle crime decreased by 16.7% (from six to five incidents), a shift that could reflect seasonal patterns such as reduced car usage during colder weather or improved local enforcement strategies. While violence and sexual offences remained the largest single category (27.6% of total crimes), their rate of 1.5 per 1,000 was 42% below the UK average, a contrast to the 100% above average rate for vehicle crime. These divergent trends illustrate the combination of local factors and national crime patterns, with Tickhill's lower rates of violent crime benefiting from community-focused policing or social cohesion initiatives. The 100% increase in drug-related incidents, however, raises questions about whether this reflects a genuine rise in activity or simply improved reporting practices in the new year.

Tickhill's crime rate in January 2024 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) represented a 20.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, a shift that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 182 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a concrete context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to larger urban centres. On a daily basis, Tickhill recorded an average of one crime per day in January, a figure that is significantly lower than the UK average of approximately 2.3 crimes per day for comparable areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Tickhill's crime rate, while showing a month-on-month increase, remains well below the UK average, a position reinforced by the 25.7% gap between local and national figures. This comparative advantage appears most pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences (42% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (19% below), suggesting that Tickhill's built-up area may have effective community engagement strategies or environmental design features that deter certain types of crime. However, the 100% above average rate for vehicle crime highlights a specific vulnerability that could be addressed through targeted infrastructure improvements or increased patrols in high-risk zones. These comparative metrics provide a nuanced picture of Tickhill's safety profile, showing both areas of strength and opportunities for further improvement.