Crime Rate in Brandon Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon Central

The total recorded crimes in Brandon Central, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon Central crime rate of 9.27 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 Central, encompassing approximately 2,697 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brandon Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elizabeth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 4
  • Lode Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brandon Central?

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

  • Relative to West Suffolk:

    • In 2024, Brandon Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Suffolk average, with 293 crimes compared to 311.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brandon Central witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

    • In 2023, Brandon Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the West Suffolk average, with 302 crimes compared to 286. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brandon Central witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 42 other areas in the West Suffolk.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brandon Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brandon Central has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 9.27 ranking 14th out of 42 in the West Suffolk, UK

In 2024, the total Brandon Central crimes were 293. The crime rate of Brandon Central in 2024 was 108.60 (year) or 9.05 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brandon Central were around 302 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.94 (year) or 9.33 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the West Suffolk.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brandon Central)CrimesRank (Brandon Central)CrimesRank (Brandon Central)
Abbeygate90 21,656 11,494 1
Clare, Hundon & Kedington90 1759 3633 5
Newmarket East79 3952 2803 2
Haverhill South56 4696 5715 3
Tollgate35 7730 4678 4
Haverhill East42 5552 7531 6
St Olaves29 12604 6517 8
Mildenhall Kingsway & Market36 6442 10523 7
Southgate25 13482 8397 10
Iceni33 8374 13235 19
Minden30 10446 9501 9
Haverhill Central31 9271 18238 18
Moreton Hall25 15386 11392 11
Newmarket North29 11375 12354 12
Newmarket West20 16259 22334 13
The Rows20 17345 14321 14
Brandon West13 27303 15223 21
Eastgate18 21269 19241 16
Mildenhall Great Heath19 18302 16240 17
Manor18 19225 24223 22
Haverhill North17 23248 23233 20
Lakenheath16 24265 20166 26
Rougham18 20140 27107 31
Haverhill West15 25264 21215 23
Brandon East18 22181 26180 24
Exning11 29225 25176 25
Haverhill South East14 2635 4337 42
Westgate10 31113 31141 27
The Fornhams & Great Barton5 38137 28124 28
Withersfield13 28103 3281 36
Barningham6 3675 38123 29
Risby5 40120 2985 35
Ixworth5 37115 30109 30
Bardwell10 3093 34101 32
Stanton7 3289 3595 33
Horringer6 35100 3391 34
Kentford & Moulton7 3381 3669 37
Barrow6 3477 3768 38
Pakenham & Troston3 4156 3965 39
Chedburgh & Chevington5 3940 4240 41
Whepstead & Wickhambrook3 4244 4147 40
Mildenhall Queensway1 4344 4036 43

Brandon Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 202522
February 202518
January 202512
December 20248
November 20245
October 202424
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20254
October 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Brandon Central in May 2025

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

1. Elizabeth Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Lode Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mount Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. High Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
6. Knappers Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Boundary Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Whitehart Lane (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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