Crime Rate in Brandon West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon West

The total recorded crimes in Brandon West, West Suffolk, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon West crime rate of 17.77 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 West, encompassing approximately 1,576 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Brandon West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Petunia Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brandon West?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Brandon West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 303 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brandon West witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Brandon West had fewer crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 223 crimes compared to 286. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brandon West witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brandon West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brandon West has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 17.77 ranking 15th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Brandon West crimes were 303. The crime rate of Brandon West in 2024 was 192.25 (year) or 16.02 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brandon West were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.49 (year) or 11.79 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brandon West)CrimesRank (Brandon West)CrimesRank (Brandon West)
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
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
Brandon East21 25181 26180 24
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 West 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 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242

High Crime Locations Brandon West in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petunia Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Church End (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Crown Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Primrose Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mile End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lilac Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Ashdale Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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