Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 saw Wickersley and Bramley's crime rate at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, 15.4% below the UK average of 7.8. The most striking anomaly was the 900% surge in 'Other crime', a category that rose from one incident to ten in just one month. This category, which includes unclassified offences, may partly explain the sharp increase, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unclear. Violence and sexual offences remained the most reported category at 26.3% of total crimes, significantly below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.0%, slightly above the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, may have influenced patterns, though the area's built-up character within Rotherham likely contributes to its distinct crime profile. Vehicle crime, at 11.3% of total incidents, was 79% above the UK average, linked to the area's road networks and commuter traffic. The overall rate remains lower than national trends, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives.

The most dramatic shift in March 2025 was the 900% increase in 'Other crime', which rose from one to ten incidents. This category, which includes unclassified offences, saw the most extreme month-on-month change, though the nature of these incidents remains unexplained. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 300%, climbing from eight to 32 incidents, a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and increased social activity. Conversely, burglary fell by 54.5% (from 11 to 5 incidents), likely due to improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained 38% below the UK average (1.7 vs 2.7 per 1,000), while vehicle crime was 79% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.4 per 1,000). Residents may find the 79% above-average vehicle crime rate particularly notable, as this suggests a local vulnerability in road safety or vehicle security. The sharp increase in 'Other crime' highlights the need for further investigation into this category.

Wickersley and Bramley's crime rate in March 2025 (6.6 per 1,000) marked a 50.8% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, still leaves the area 15.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly five crimes per day, translating to one reported crime for every 152 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure is critical for residents, as it provides context for the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population of 24,381 means that each resident faces a 0.066% chance of being directly affected by a crime in March 2025. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting the area's built-up nature within Rotherham may offer certain protective factors, such as community engagement or policing strategies. However, the sharp increase in 'Other crime' and anti-social behaviour raises questions about local dynamics, though no definitive explanations are provided in the data.