Crime Rate in Brandon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon

The total recorded crimes in Brandon, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon crime rate of 7.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brandon, encompassing approximately 9,414 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brandon Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stanhope Close with total crimes: 12
  • Church Square with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brandon?

To understand the safety of Brandon, we need to analyze Brandon crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Brandon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 965 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brandon recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brandon experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brandon witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Brandon has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Brandon Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brandon has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 7.97 ranking 29th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Brandon crimes were 965. The crime rate of Brandon in 2024 was 102.51 (year) or 8.54 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brandon were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.97 (year) or 8.91 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Brandon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (76 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 202410
November 20249
October 202418
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20254
January 20257
December 202412
November 202412
October 202419
September 20243
August 202413
July 202411
June 202430
May 202410
April 202412

A total of 490 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202536
January 202562
December 202430
November 202447
October 202437
September 202443
August 202425
July 202433
June 202476
May 202432
April 202427

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20259
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20249
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Brandon in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brandon postcode area is presented below.

1. Stanhope Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Church Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Moor Edge (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Poplar Lea (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ashbrook Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Holliday Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. High Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dorlonco Villas (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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