Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Wickersley and Bramley reveals a distinct pattern shaped by local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all crimes, dominate the profile, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and vehicle crime (15.3%). This balance suggests a community grappling with interpersonal tensions and infrastructure-related vulnerabilities. The area's crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents is 40.7% below the UK average, a figure that underscores its relatively low exposure to broader national trends. The seasonal context of June—a time when longer daylight hours and the early stages of summer tourism might influence activity—may partly explain the prominence of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. While violence and sexual offences remain elevated compared to the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000), the area's lower rates of property crimes like shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) indicate a different set of risk factors. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or public order offences during this month suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating some risks. This mix of crime types reflects a community where social cohesion appears stronger than in many parts of the UK, though targeted interventions in vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour could further reduce tensions.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 50% (from 12 to 18 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 0 to 1). These increases, while modest in absolute terms, highlight emerging vulnerabilities—possibly linked to increased traffic during summer months or the presence of unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), a drop consistent with the seasonal slowdown in retail activity and potentially improved security measures in local stores. The area's vehicle crime rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 89% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a stark contrast to its 84% lower rate of shoplifting compared to national figures. This divergence suggests that while local efforts may be curbing petty theft, broader challenges in vehicle-related crime persist. For residents, the 50% rise in vehicle crime is a concrete data point that might prompt increased use of security devices or community patrols. The balance of violent and property crimes also reveals a unique profile: while the UK overall sees a higher proportion of property crimes, Wickersley and Bramley's focus on interpersonal offences may reflect demographic factors such as a younger population or higher levels of social interaction in public spaces.

The crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley fell by 16.3% from 5.8 per 1,000 in May 2025 to 4.8 per 1,000 in June, marking a consistent decline over the past year. This reduction is particularly evident when considering the daily crime context: 4 crimes reported per day in June, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of local risks. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area firmly in the lower quartile of UK statistics. When scaled to the population of 24,381, this rate suggests that the majority of residents will go months without encountering crime.7 per 1,000 vehicle crime rate—89% above the UK average—indicates a specific vulnerability. The area's lower population density compared to major urban centres may contribute to both its overall safety and the higher proportion of vehicle-related incidents, as fewer households share roadways and parking spaces. This contrast with national trends highlights the importance of localized factors in shaping crime profiles, from community engagement strategies to the physical layout of the built environment. For residents, the 1-in-207 monthly exposure figure offers a concrete benchmark for understanding their personal risk, while the 16.3% year-on-year decline underscores the effectiveness of sustained policing efforts in this built-up area.