Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.1% of reported crimes in Wickersley and Bramley during August 2025, making it the dominant category in the area's crime profile. With a total crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, the area recorded 152 crimes overall—23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate is consistent with the area's built-up character, where higher population density may contribute to both increased reporting and more targeted policing efforts. The dominance of violent crime (61 incidents) over property crimes (47) suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors. August, as a peak holiday month, likely exacerbated burglary risks through empty homes, though the area's burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) remained 11% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and public order offences (11) also contributed significantly to the crime picture, with both categories showing marked deficits compared to national rates. These patterns may reflect the area's role as a commuter hub or its proximity to urban centres, where social tensions and transient populations could influence crime trends. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) is particularly notable, being 52% below the UK average—a statistic that may be influenced by retail security measures or the area's smaller scale compared to major commercial centres.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 500% increase in shoplifting, with the category rising from one to six reported incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in retail security during the peak holiday season when empty homes may also contribute to burglary risks. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 43.8%, from 16 to 9 incidents, a drop that could reflect seasonal changes in parking habits or improved vehicle security measures. The area's violent crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 (40.1% of total crimes) remains 13% below the UK average, a consistent trend that contrasts with the 52% shortfall in shoplifting compared to the national rate. The rate of drugs offences (0.1 per 1,000) is 63% below the UK average, a figure that may indicate effective local interventions or a lower prevalence of drug-related activity in this built-up area.

The crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley rose by 7.0% in August 2025 compared to the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a local shift in patterns rather than an overall surge. Daily crime activity averaged five incidents per day across the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported offences in a built-up area with a population of 24,381. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area well below the UK average when scaled to population size. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides residents with a tangible sense of how frequently crime intersects with daily life. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) and the sharp decline in public order offences (down 35.3%) suggest that community-focused policing efforts may have had a measurable impact, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.