Crime Rate in Brandon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon East

The total recorded crimes in Brandon East, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon East crime rate of 12.16 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 East, encompassing approximately 1,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
Brandon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 7
  • St Nicholas Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brandon East?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Brandon East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 181 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brandon East recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Brandon East had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 180 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brandon East recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Suffolk, Brandon East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Brandon East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brandon East has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 12.16 ranking 25th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Brandon East crimes were 181. The crime rate of Brandon East in 2024 was 104.85 (year) or 8.74 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brandon East were around 180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.27 (year) or 8.69 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brandon East)CrimesRank (Brandon East)CrimesRank (Brandon East)
Abbeygate99 21,656 11,494 1
Newmarket East99 1952 2803 2
Haverhill South52 6696 5715 3
Clare, Hundon & Kedington68 3759 3633 5
Tollgate48 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East56 4552 7531 6
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market55 5442 10523 7
St Olaves46 8604 6517 8
Southgate31 11482 8397 10
Minden28 16446 9501 9
The Rows39 9345 14321 14
Iceni33 10374 13235 19
Moreton Hall26 20386 11392 11
Newmarket North23 22375 12354 12
Exning30 12225 25176 25
Newmarket West12 31259 22334 13
Haverhill West29 13264 21215 23
Brandon Central29 14293 17302 15
Brandon West28 15303 15223 21
Eastgate18 26269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath21 24302 16240 17
Haverhill Central28 17271 18238 18
Haverhill North27 18248 23233 20
Lakenheath26 19265 20166 26
Manor24 21225 24223 22
Rougham21 23140 27107 31
Westgate8 34113 31141 27
Withersfield13 27103 3281 36
The Fornhams & Great Barton12 32137 28124 28
Barningham12 2875 38123 29
Risby4 42120 2985 35
Haverhill South East12 2935 4337 42
Ixworth10 33115 30109 30
Barrow12 3077 3768 38
Bardwell4 4193 34101 32
Stanton6 3789 3595 33
Horringer7 36100 3391 34
Mildenhall Queensway7 3544 4036 43
Kentford & Moulton4 4081 3669 37
Whepstead & Wickhambrook6 3844 4147 40
Pakenham & Troston3 4356 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41

Brandon East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 28 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

High Crime Locations Brandon East in July 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. St Nicholas Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. St Benedicts Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Gashouse Drove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cedar Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yew Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B1107 (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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