Crime Rate in Branston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Branston

The total recorded crimes in Branston, East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Branston crime rate of 3.28 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 Branston, encompassing approximately 11,271 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Branston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dingle Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Bishop Place with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Branston?

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

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Branston reported a higher crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 743 crimes compared to 527. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Branston witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Branston experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 570 crimes compared to 486. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Branston witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Staffordshire, Branston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Branston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Branston has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 3.28 ranking 9th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Branston crimes were 743. The crime rate of Branston in 2024 was 65.92 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Branston were around 570 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.57 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)
Burton151 12,068 11,811 1
Stapenhill86 21,030 2933 2
Eton Park50 5828 5921 3
Shobnall76 3934 3914 4
Town44 8903 4798 5
Anglesey55 4684 8659 7
Horninglow44 7810 6698 6
Winshill50 6609 9648 8
Heath27 11415 10346 10
Stretton30 10334 11265 13
Tutbury and Outwoods16 15318 12337 11
Needwood25 13313 13280 12
Crown26 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote19 14255 14207 14
Churnet9 16159 16172 16
Yoxall7 1876 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove4 20109 1787 20
Abbey7 1780 1995 19
Bagots3 21106 1896 18
Weaver5 1970 2157 21

Branston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 202414
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 287 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202518
January 202527
December 202423
November 202425
October 202425
September 202422
August 202417
July 202423
June 202446
May 202426
April 202422

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202418
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20246
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Branston in March 2025

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

1. Dingle Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Bishop Place (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Branston Greens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
5. Jacklin Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mellor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Parkway (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Spinney Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Clay'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Faldo Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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