Crime in Wickersley and Bramley: statistics, rates and trends
1,743 crimes were recorded in Wickersley and Bramley in the 12 months to August 2026, 70.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wickersley and Bramley
- Questions about crime in Wickersley and Bramley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (547), shoplifting (319) and anti-social behaviour (314) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 759th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Wickersley and Bramley | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,743 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 70.8 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 24,607 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wickersley and Bramley peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,994 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,522). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,743 | 70.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,537 | 62.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,522 | 61.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,558 | 63.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,615 | 65.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,539 | 62.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,736 | 70.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,703 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,994 | 81.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 166 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wickersley and Bramley recorded notably more shoplifting (53% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (68% below) and other theft (51% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 83 to 319 and drugs rose from 21 to 26, while vehicle crime fell from 152 to 112 and other crime fell from 46 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 547 | 22.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 319 | 13.0 | 8.5 | +284% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 314 | 12.8 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Public order | 96 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 77 | 3.1 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 72 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -10% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -26% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.1 | 3.3 | +24% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Wickersley and Bramley; the highest is Denaby Main (159.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsworth (58.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wickersley and Bramley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurcroft | 768 | 117.6 | +66% |
| Maltby | 1,346 | 90.1 | +27% |
| Rotherham | 11,919 | 156.4 | +121% |
| Rawmarsh | 2,802 | 149.9 | +112% |
| Brinsworth | 522 | 58.4 | -17% |
| Conisbrough | 1,203 | 109.6 | +55% |
| Swinton (Rotherham) | 1,354 | 89.1 | +26% |
| Denaby Main | 843 | 159.4 | +125% |
Of the 2 areas within Wickersley and Bramley, Wickersley North had the highest crime rate (85.2 per 1,000) and Bramley & Ravenfield the lowest (57.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wickersley North | Neighbourhood | 11,552 | 984 | 85.2 |
| Bramley & Ravenfield | Neighbourhood | 9,431 | 544 | 57.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Wickersley and Bramley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Fairways” (118).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fairways | 118 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 109 |
| On or near Sorrel Road | 98 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Fleming Gardens | 47 |
| On or near Romney Close | 43 |
| On or near Hazel Grove | 34 |
| On or near Ash Grove | 29 |
| On or near Willow Court | 27 |
| On or near Bawtry Road | 26 |
Of the 1,429 crimes in Wickersley and Bramley with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 10% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 314 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 575 | 40.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 469 | 32.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 143 | 10.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 7.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Wickersley and Bramley has an estimated population of 24,607 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (11%, against 17%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wickersley and Bramley average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wickersley and Bramley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.3% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wickersley and Bramley a safe place to live?
Wickersley and Bramley recorded 70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 759th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Wickersley and Bramley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 547 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (319).
Is crime in Wickersley and Bramley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wickersley and Bramley was up 13% on the year before: 1,743 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,537 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wickersley and Bramley?
About 24,607 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wickersley and Bramley?
Wickersley and Bramley is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.