Crime Rate in Brandon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon

The total recorded crimes in Brandon, County Durham, UK in February 2026 are around 102 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon crime rate of 10.83 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (11.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Brandon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Close with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Morley Lane with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the County Durham.

    • 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 areas in the County Durham.

  • 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Brandon)CrimesRank (Brandon)CrimesRank (Brandon)
Shildon and Dene ValleyNA NA2,263 22,356 1
Elvet and GilesgateNA NA2,579 11,923 2
BelmontNA NA1,867 31,910 3
Peterlee EastNA NA1,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland TownNA NA1,862 41,494 6
FerryhillNA NA1,781 51,700 5
West AucklandNA NA1,710 6959 29
Aycliffe EastNA NA1,570 81,443 7
CrookNA NA1,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West CentralNA NA1,423 111,439 9
CoxhoeNA NA1,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and ThornleyNA NA1,534 101,371 11
Craghead and South MoorNA NA1,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse CloseNA NA1,402 121,186 15
EasingtonNA NA1,329 151,264 13
MurtonNA NA1,362 131,154 17
StanleyNA NA1,090 281,239 14
TanfieldNA NA1,165 221,183 16
HordenNA NA1,274 161,139 18
SpennymoorNA NA1,255 17938 30
Willington and HunwickNA NA1,230 181,056 20
DawdonNA NA1,005 291,093 19
DeernessNA NA1,206 19867 34
Aycliffe WestNA NA1,205 201,046 22
BlackhallsNA NA1,144 241,053 21
TudhoeNA NA1,195 211,036 24
Peterlee WestNA NA984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and MiddridgeNA NA1,158 23986 28
PeltonNA NA1,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton HallNA NA985 301,008 26
Shotton and South HettonNA NA1,120 26933 32
Delves LaneNA NA974 32936 31
Annfield PlainNA NA913 35928 33
Neville's CrossNA NA932 34550 42
SherburnNA NA782 39857 35
SedgefieldNA NA620 43744 36
Leadgate and MedomsleyNA NA864 36708 38
Consett NorthNA NA791 37741 37
ChiltonNA NA785 38472 46
SacristonNA NA717 40635 39
Esh and Witton GilbertNA NA642 41601 40
CoundonNA NA546 47550 41
Consett SouthNA NA626 42344 56
DenesideNA NA612 45539 43
LumleyNA NA551 46509 44
Barnard Castle EastNA NA617 44507 45
EvenwoodNA NA468 49465 47
Burnopfield and DiptonNA NA451 51450 48
Barnard Castle WestNA NA480 48426 49
Chester-le-Street SouthNA NA429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street EastNA NA458 50386 53
LanchesterNA NA358 56395 51
BenfieldsideNA NA359 55394 52
SeahamNA NA383 53300 60
North LodgeNA NA368 54358 54
Tow LawNA NA308 60351 55
PassfieldNA NA307 61342 57
WeardaleNA NA340 57324 58
WingateNA NA334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and CornforthNA NA331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street NorthNA NA190 62203 62
Durham SouthNA NA124 63101 63

Brandon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 419 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202635
December 202537
November 202524
October 202536
September 202529
August 202549
July 202536
June 202532
April 202524
March 202542
February 202536

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20262
December 20252
November 20258
October 202512
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
April 20253
February 20252

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202622
January 202612
December 202524
November 202519
October 202518
September 202515
August 202526
July 202521
June 202518
April 202516
March 202513
February 20254

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20254
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20253
November 20252
October 20258
September 20256
August 20258
July 20254
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202612
January 202611
December 202513
November 202520
October 202514
September 202513
August 20259
July 20253
June 20258
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20253
September 20251
August 20256
July 20254
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20256
November 20255
October 20256
September 20254
August 20252
July 20259
June 20254
April 20256
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20252
October 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20267
December 20255
November 20258
October 20256
September 20256
August 202514
July 20255
June 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20253
October 20256
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
April 20255
March 20254

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
July 20251

High Crime Locations Brandon in February 2026

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

1. Stanhope Close (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Morley Lane (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson5
4. Church Square (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Poplar Lea (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Carr Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street North (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
9. Holliday Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. North Brancepeth Close (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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