Crime Rate in Bramford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bramford

The total recorded crimes in Bramford, Mid Suffolk, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bramford crime rate of 20.26 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 Bramford, encompassing approximately 1,135 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bramford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Acton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Paper Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bramford?

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

  • Relative to Mid Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Bramford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mid Suffolk average, with 145 crimes compared to 184.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bramford witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bramford had fewer crimes than the Mid Suffolk average, with 168 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bramford witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mid Suffolk, Bramford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bramford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bramford has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 20.26 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Mid Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Bramford crimes were 145. The crime rate of Bramford in 2024 was 127.70 (year) or 10.64 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bramford were around 168 crimes with yearly crime rate of 147.95 (year) or 12.33 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Mid Suffolk.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)CrimesRank (Mid Suffolk)
Combs Ford63 1690 1633 1
Chilton35 2337 2413 2
Palgrave27 5276 6300 3
Haughley, Stowupland & Wetherden29 4320 3272 5
Elmswell & Woolpit32 3279 5268 7
Stow Thorney26 6279 4294 4
Thurston19 8269 7269 6
Needham Market18 9225 8226 8
Claydon & Barham17 10208 9215 9
Hoxne & Worlingworth13 11203 10177 10
Battisford & Ringshall10 14166 11160 12
Onehouse6 20149 12136 13
Blakenham13 12125 1797 18
Walsham-le-Willows10 13102 19107 17
Eye10 15125 16134 14
Mendlesham8 18135 14113 16
St Peter's4 23118 18116 15
Stonham2 24135 1576 19
Stradbroke & Laxfield8 1689 2136 26
Rickinghall8 1780 2259 22
Bacton6 1977 2354 23
Gislingham5 2297 2076 20
Rattlesden2 2645 2663 21
Debenham5 2157 2448 24
Fressingfield2 2547 2543 25

Bramford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Possession of weapons incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
April 20242

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 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

High Crime Locations Bramford in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Acton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Paper Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fitzgerald Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Angel Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Acton Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ship Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Vicarage Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wilfred Hurry Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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