Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Wickersley and Bramley, the crime rate in January 2024 translated to 4.5 crimes per 1,000 people, placing the area 39.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This suggests that, on a per-capita basis, the risk of experiencing a crime is lower than the national average. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.6%) and criminal damage and arson (12.7%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period characterised by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates but could also influence patterns of indoor or alcohol-related incidents. The relatively low overall crime rate may reflect the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where community engagement and local policing efforts could play a role in maintaining safety. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences raises questions about local factors—such as the presence of nightlife areas or social services—that may influence this category. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Wickersley and Bramley’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 35% below this, suggesting a particular focus on addressing these incidents could yield further improvements. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, may be linked to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres.

January 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and drug-related offences rising by 400% (from 1 to 5). These increases contrast sharply with a 66.7% drop in vehicle crime (from 9 to 3), which may reflect reduced parking congestion during the post-holiday period or improved security measures. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 21.2% (from 52 to 41), though this remains 35% below the UK average, indicating a persistent disparity in this category. The rise in criminal damage and arson—up 180% to 14 incidents—suggests a potential link to seasonal factors, such as increased property maintenance demands or colder weather exacerbating existing issues. The area’s rate for public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, which could be attributed to local community initiatives or the absence of high-traffic nightlife zones. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the sharp increase in shoplifting, which may prompt heightened vigilance in retail areas. These changes highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing spikes, while the overall trend of lower-than-average rates for most crime types suggests the area’s crime profile remains relatively stable compared to national benchmarks.

In January 2024, the crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley rose 7.9% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reaching 4.5 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, underscores the dynamic nature of local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. When scaled to the population of 24,381, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 222 residents over the course of the month—a monthly aggregate that contextualises the risk in terms of personal likelihood. This rate is lower than the UK average, which suggests that residents may perceive a higher level of safety compared to the national picture. However, the 7.9% month-on-month increase indicates that local conditions can shift rapidly, influenced by factors such as seasonal changes, temporary events, or variations in policing activity. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while the area is generally safer than average, the relatively small size of the community means that individual incidents can have a more pronounced impact on local statistics. This dynamic underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and community engagement to maintain the current low crime trajectory.