Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wickersley and Bramley's crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 places the area 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This built-up area within Rotherham exhibits a distinct crime profile shaped by its character as a mixed-use urban centre with a focus on residential and light commercial activity. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 42.8% of all incidents (56 cases) and registering a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 14% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour follows at 1.0 per 1,000 (18.3% of total crimes), also significantly below the UK average. These figures suggest a relatively stable environment with lower levels of violent and public order crime compared to national trends. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the transition to British Summer Time may have influenced some patterns. The area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes, including burglary (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000), contrast with its slightly higher rate for burglary compared to the UK average. This mix of crime types reflects the area's urban character, where residential density may contribute to lower rates of theft from the person but higher rates of localised property crime. The absence of significant spikes in seasonal crime types like shoplifting (a 61.5% monthly decrease) suggests that October's crime patterns align with broader trends of reduced retail-related offences during the non-peak shopping season.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns for Wickersley and Bramley. Bicycle theft and other crime both doubled from zero to two incidents, marking a 100% increase. This rise, while small in absolute terms, highlights a potential emerging trend in vehicle-related crime. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 61.5% (from 13 to 5 cases), possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the month. Vehicle crime also decreased by 44.4% (from 18 to 10 cases), aligning with broader seasonal patterns where colder weather may reduce outdoor activity and associated crimes. The area's violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 — 14% below the UK average — contrasts with its burglary rate of 0.4 per 1,000, which is 21% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests that while localised property crime remains a concern, the area's overall safety profile benefits from lower rates of violent and public order offences. For residents, the 33.3% gap between the local and UK crime rates offers a tangible measure of comparative safety, though the absolute number of crimes (131 total) remains a consideration for local policing priorities.

Wickersley and Bramley's crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 in October 2024 is nearly identical to the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000, showing just a 0.8% increase — effectively stable when accounting for rounding. This consistency is reflected in the daily crime count of four incidents per day, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 186 residents. While this figure may seem abstract, it provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is approximately 0.54% (1 in 186). This rate is lower than the UK average, which would imply a much higher exposure rate for the same population size. The area's population of 24,381 means that the 131 total crimes equate to 0.54% of the population experiencing a crime in October — a figure that is 33.3% lower than the national average. This comparative advantage is most pronounced in violent crime, where the local rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 14% below the UK average for this category. However, the area's slightly higher burglary rate (21% above the UK average) suggests that targeted crime prevention efforts may be needed in residential areas. The stability of the overall rate, combined with the significant drop in shoplifting, indicates that local policing strategies may be effectively addressing certain crime types while others require closer attention.