Crime in Wickersley and Bramley: statistics, rates and trends
1,729 crimes were recorded in Wickersley and Bramley in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wickersley and Bramley at a glance
- Crime trends in Wickersley and Bramley
- Types of crime in Wickersley and Bramley
- Wickersley and Bramley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wickersley and Bramley
- Streets with the most crime in Wickersley and Bramley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wickersley and Bramley
- Population and deprivation in Wickersley and Bramley
- Questions about crime in Wickersley and Bramley
- About this data
1,729 crimes were recorded in Wickersley and Bramley in the 12 months to July 2026, 70.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 563 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wickersley and Bramley has the 785th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wickersley and Bramley | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,729 | 30,695 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.3 | 111.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 24,607 | 276,595 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wickersley and Bramley was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,015 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,511). Over the whole period it fell 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,729 | 70.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,546 | 62.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,511 | 61.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,537 | 62.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,598 | 64.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,559 | 63.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,775 | 72.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,688 | 68.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,015 | 81.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 176 |
| April 2026 | 150 |
| March 2026 | 213 |
| February 2026 | 134 |
| January 2026 | 144 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 109 |
| October 2025 | 119 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wickersley and Bramley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+184%) and drugs (+45%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%) and vehicle crime (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 563 | 22.9 | 0.67 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 309 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 278 | 11.3 | 1.36 | +184% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 117 | 4.8 | 0.70 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 115 | 4.7 | 0.95 | -24% |
| Public order | 95 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -12% |
| Other theft | 80 | 3.3 | 0.51 | +27% |
| Burglary | 70 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -8% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -26% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.2 | 0.36 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.7 | 0.67 | +7% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +36% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.20 | +33% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wickersley and Bramley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 563 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 32.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wickersley and Bramley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 309 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 17.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wickersley and Bramley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 184% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wickersley and Bramley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wickersley and Bramley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wickersley and Bramley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wickersley and Bramley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wickersley and Bramley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wickersley and Bramley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wickersley and Bramley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wickersley and Bramley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wickersley and Bramley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wickersley and Bramley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wickersley and Bramley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wickersley and Bramley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wickersley and Bramley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wickersley and Bramley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wickersley and Bramley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft | 794 | 121.6 | +73% |
| Maltby | 1,353 | 90.5 | +29% |
| Rotherham | 11,810 | 154.9 | +121% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,793 | 149.4 | +113% |
| Brinsworth | 512 | 57.3 | -18% |
| Conisbrough | 1,241 | 113.1 | +61% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,340 | 88.1 | +25% |
| Denaby Main | 839 | 158.7 | +126% |
2 areas within Wickersley and Bramley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wickersley North had the highest rate (82.6 per 1,000) and Bramley & Ravenfield the lowest (57.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickersley North | Neighbourhood | 11,552 | 954 | 82.6 |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | Neighbourhood | 9,431 | 545 | 57.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Wickersley and Bramley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fairways | 99 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Sorrel Road | 87 |
| On or near Supermarket | 55 |
| On or near Fleming Gardens | 46 |
| On or near Romney Close | 46 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 35 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 34 |
| On or near Pear Tree Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Willow Court | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wickersley and Bramley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 574 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 483 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 309 | 17.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 131 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 3.1% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% |
Wickersley and Bramley has an estimated population of 24,607. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wickersley and Bramley sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wickersley and Bramley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.3% |
Is Wickersley and Bramley a safe place to live?
Wickersley and Bramley recorded 70.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Wickersley and Bramley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 563 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (309).
Is crime in Wickersley and Bramley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wickersley and Bramley was up 12% on the year before: 1,729 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,546 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wickersley and Bramley?
Wickersley and Bramley is policed by South Yorkshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Wickersley and Bramley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.