Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Wickersley and Bramley for August 2024, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes — a stark contrast to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for this category. This category's rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 7% below the national figure, suggesting local interventions may be effective in mitigating violent crime despite the area's urban character. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 20.5% of incidents, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 that is 3% below the UK average. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month presents an interesting paradox: while increased foot traffic might typically raise burglary rates, the area's burglary rate of 0.1 per 1,000 is 69% below the UK average — a trend consistent with other months. Shoplifting, however, emerges as a persistent concern, with its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 (27% above the UK average) reflecting the influence of retail activity in the built-up area. The data suggests that while Wickersley and Bramley's overall crime rate (6.6 per 1,000) remains 19.5% below the UK average, the area's unique mix of retail spaces and community policing efforts may explain the divergence in specific crime categories. This contrast between national trends and local patterns underscores the need for targeted strategies that address both the urban dynamics of the area and the seasonal fluctuations in crime types.

August saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with criminal damage and arson increasing by 120% (from 5 to 11 incidents) — a stark rise that may partly explain the month's overall upward trend. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 43.5% (23 to 33), potentially linked to August's peak holiday season and increased public activity. Conversely, burglary fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), a decrease that contrasts with seasonal expectations of higher burglary rates during holidays. This decline is significant, as the area's burglary rate is 69% below the UK average. Shoplifting, which rose 27% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.7 per 1,000), remains a persistent challenge in retail areas. These changes highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts, with some categories defying typical patterns.

The crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley for August 2024 (6.6 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 9.5% increase compared to July's rate of 6.0 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in August, translating to one reported crime for every 151 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for local residents, illustrating the frequency of crime in relation to population size. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Wickersley and Bramley's rate remains 19.5% lower, a consistent trend that highlights the area's relatively safer profile despite the month-on-month increase. The population-scaled perspective shows that while the area's crime rate is below the UK average, the rise in specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may warrant attention from local authorities.