Brandon Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Brandon’s crime profile was defined by a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents placed the area 4.2% below the UK average, a figure that, while modest, highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (33 incidents, 45.2% of total), a category that exceeded the UK average by 24%. Anti-social behaviour followed closely (19 incidents, 26.0% of total), with its rate 71% above the UK average. This concentration of violent and disorderly crimes contrasts with the UK-wide pattern, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors may have contributed to this shift: February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could have driven interactions into public spaces, increasing the likelihood of disputes and anti-social behaviour. However, the lower-than-average rates for property crimes—particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000, 67% below UK) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000, 77% below UK)—suggest that environmental or situational factors, such as reduced foot traffic or enhanced security measures, may have limited opportunities for such offences. The dominance of violent crime in this month’s data raises questions about local dynamics, though without further context, it remains plausible that social and economic conditions, rather than geographical factors, are the primary drivers. The interplay between these trends underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and violence are concentrated, even as the area as a whole maintains a crime rate below the national benchmark.

February saw a stark shift in crime composition, with violent crimes accounting for 45.2% of all incidents—well above the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000). This dominance of violent crime over property offences (20.5% of total) contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where property crimes typically outpace violence. Month-on-month, anti-social behaviour surged by 72.7% (11 to 19 incidents), a rise that may reflect increased social interactions during late winter or the impact of local events. Public order offences also jumped 150% (2 to 5), potentially linked to the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity, which could concentrate social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime fell sharply—by 83.3% and 80% respectively—suggesting possible improvements in security measures or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The sharp decline in burglary, from six to one incident, is particularly notable, with the rate now 67% below the UK average for this category.

Brandon’s February 2024 crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.7% decrease from the previous month’s 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction aligns with the low outdoor activity typical of winter months, though local factors such as community engagement or seasonal events may also play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of three crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the persistent presence of crime in everyday life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, underscoring that the likelihood of being directly affected remains relatively low. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the population of 10,739, illustrates that the majority of residents are not experiencing crime on a personal level, though the concentrated nature of certain crime types—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—suggests localized pockets of concern. The contrast between this local data and the UK average, while not statistically significant, reinforces the importance of area-specific analysis in understanding crime dynamics.