Crime Rate in Brandon West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brandon West

The total recorded crimes in Brandon West, West Suffolk, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brandon West crime rate of 8.25 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Brandon West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Seymour Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • St Peter'S Place with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Brandon West has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 8.25 ranking 27th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brandon West)CrimesRank (Brandon West)CrimesRank (Brandon West)
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (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 Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202414

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 202419
August 20244
July 20245
June 202422
May 20247

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243

High Crime Locations Brandon West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. Seymour Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. St Peter'S Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tower Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Spinney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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