Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2025, Wickersley and Bramley recorded a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This built-up area within Rotherham shows a distinct crime profile, with violent crimes accounting for 40.7% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than property crimes, which make up 29.7%. Violence and sexual offences (48 cases) remain the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (21 cases) and shoplifting (12 cases). This imbalance between violent and property crime may reflect the area's character as a mixed urban environment with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school transitions and the onset of shorter evenings—could contribute to increased reports of violence and anti-social behaviour, as younger populations become more active in public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates, though below the UK average, show a notable rise, linked to retail activity during the pre-Christmas shopping period. The area's crime rate remains consistently lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community factors that mitigate criminal activity. However, the persistence of violent crime above the UK average for this category indicates areas requiring targeted intervention.

September 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons jumping 150% (from 2 to 5 cases) and shoplifting doubling to 12 incidents—a 100% increase from August. This contrasts with sharp declines in other theft (down 72.7%) and other crime (down 66.7%), suggesting fluctuating pressures on different crime categories. The dominance of violent crime over property crime is stark: violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all crimes, compared to 29.7% for property-related offences. This mix is different from the UK average, where violent crime constitutes around 22% of all incidents. Shoplifting, while still below the UK average (0.5 vs 0.6 per 1,000), rose sharply, possibly reflecting seasonal retail activity. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in the area was 25% above the UK average (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000), a figure that may be influenced by the area's road infrastructure or parking patterns. Residents may find the 100% increase in weapon possession cases particularly concerning, as it could signal underlying tensions or changes in criminal activity that warrant closer monitoring.

The crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley dropped 22.3% month-on-month, falling from 6.2 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents in September 2025. This decline places the area’s current rate 35.1% below the UK average, a gap that has likely widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, highlights the ongoing need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which is typically around 1 in 150. This suggests that the area’s population density and possibly its policing strategies are contributing to a more secure environment. However, the 25% above-average rate for vehicle crime (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000) and the 186% above-average rate for possession of weapons (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000) indicate specific vulnerabilities. These figures, when considered alongside the population context, suggest that while the overall crime profile is improving, certain categories require focused attention. The 1-in-207 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, illustrating that while the area is safer than the UK average, localized challenges persist.