Crime Rate in Brandon East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon East

The total recorded crimes in Brandon East, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon East crime rate of 10.43 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Brandon East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Hall Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Brandon East has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 10.43 ranking 22th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brandon East)CrimesRank (Brandon East)CrimesRank (Brandon East)
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 Central25 14293 17302 15
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
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (6 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202511
February 20258
January 20259
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20246
November 20249
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241

High Crime Locations Brandon East in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Hall Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Falcon Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cedar Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Yew Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Cherry Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. St Davids Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Heron Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Linnet Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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