Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wickersley and Bramley’s crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 in May 2023 places it 22.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, highlighting a safer profile compared to national trends. This built-up area within Rotherham exhibits a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences (43 incidents, 28.3% of total) and anti-social behaviour (24 incidents, 15.8%) dominating the monthly tally. These figures align with patterns seen in similar urban areas where community-focused policing and local engagement initiatives may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the data: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely correlate with increased outdoor socialising, which may explain the prominence of public order offences (17 incidents, 11.2%) and anti-social behaviour. The area’s vehicle crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 56% above the UK average, a trend consistent with areas where commuter parking or retail activity drives such incidents. While the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, specific categories like burglary (0.6 per 1,000, 94% above UK average) and criminal damage (0.6 per 1,000, 3% above UK average) suggest vulnerabilities in property security and community cohesion that warrant targeted local strategies. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 59% below UK average) and other theft (0.3 per 1,000, 49% below UK average) further indicate that retail environments in the area may be effectively managed to deter such crimes. This mixed picture underscores the importance of maintaining local initiatives that address both the unique and shared challenges of urban crime prevention.

May 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with public order offences surging by 183.3% (6 to 17 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 180% (5 to 14 incidents). These sharp increases suggest a possible shift in community dynamics, potentially linked to the extended evenings and increased social activity typical of May. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 17.3% (52 to 43 incidents), a decline that may reflect the effectiveness of ongoing policing efforts or seasonal changes in crime patterns. The dramatic 400% rise in 'other crime' (1 to 5 incidents) highlights a need for clearer definitions and reporting mechanisms for this category, which could encompass a range of low-level or situational offences. Vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) remains 56% above the UK average, a figure that aligns with areas where parking infrastructure or retail presence drives such incidents. Meanwhile, burglary (0.6 per 1,000) is 94% above the UK average, indicating a local challenge in securing properties, exacerbated by the area’s built-up nature and proximity to transport routes. For residents, the most immediate insight is the stark contrast between the area’s overall safety and its elevated burglary rates, suggesting that targeted property crime prevention measures could yield significant local benefits.

Comparing May 2023 to April 2023, the area’s crime rate increased by 20.5% (from 5.2 to 6.2 per 1,000), a rise that, while modest, suggests a potential uptick in local pressures. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in May, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for continued vigilance. This ratio places the area’s monthly risk in context: for someone living in Wickersley and Bramley, the chance of being directly affected by a crime is lower than the UK average but not negligible, particularly given the spikes in specific categories like burglary and criminal damage. The population of 24,381 further contextualises these figures, with the crime rate per capita remaining well below the UK average but with notable exceptions in property-related offences. This comparative analysis reveals a combination of the area’s overall safety and its specific vulnerabilities, suggesting that targeted interventions could help maintain the area’s generally positive crime profile while addressing the outliers that remain above national averages.