Wickersley and Bramley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 24,381, 134 crimes in February 2026 equate to one reported incident for every 182 residents over the course of the month. This rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places Wickersley and Bramley 14.1% below the UK average of 6.4, a difference that underscores the area’s relatively lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (29.1% of total), followed by shoplifting (22.4%) and anti-social behaviour (12.7%). These figures reflect a mix of local dynamics, with violence and sexual offences likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull. Shoplifting’s sharp rise may be tied to the proximity of retail hubs or changes in consumer behaviour, but again, this remains speculative. The area’s crime profile also shows a marked contrast with the UK average for specific categories: while violence and sexual offences are 31% below the national rate, shoplifting is 107% above, highlighting the uneven nature of local crime trends. These patterns may be shaped by the built-up character of Wickersley and Bramley, where commercial and residential zones intersect, creating conditions for certain types of crime to emerge. The winter month context further complicates interpretation, as February’s low outdoor activity and limited daylight hours may influence both the frequency and visibility of incidents.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in the crime mix, with shoplifting increasing by 57.9% to 30 incidents, the highest recorded for this category in the area. This surge, which placed shoplifting at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—107% above the UK average—suggests a potential link to seasonal retail patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 29.1%, from 55 to 39, marking a 31% gap below the UK average. This decline may reflect the reduced public presence typical of late winter. Other theft also rose sharply, jumping 266.7% to 11 incidents, a figure that could indicate evolving patterns in property-related crime. Meanwhile, drug-related offences fell by 60%, from five to two, a reduction that may reflect changes in local enforcement or community engagement efforts.

In February 2026, the crime rate in Wickersley and Bramley dropped to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.9. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in the area during late winter, when outdoor activity and retail footfall tend to wane. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 24,381, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 182 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible measure of how frequently residents might encounter crime, though it does not account for variations in personal risk factors or localised hotspots. The reduction in the overall rate suggests a possible stabilisation in the area’s crime profile after a period of fluctuation, though further analysis of long-term trends would be needed to confirm this.