Brandon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Brandon (County Durham) recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 27.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a relatively low risk for residents, with one reported crime occurring for roughly every 170 people over the course of the month. The crime profile reveals a focus on violent and anti-social behaviour, which together accounted for 66.7% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, making up 39.7% of total crimes, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000—20% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 1.6 per 1,000, though this category was 13% above the UK rate. The seasonal context of June, with the onset of summer and longer daylight hours, may contribute to patterns in public order offences, which rose sharply by 66.7% compared to the previous month. However, the overall crime picture remains stable, with no major spikes in property crimes or burglary. This suggests that while localised factors such as community dynamics and seasonal rhythms influence specific crime types, the area continues to maintain a safer-than-average environment. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (73% below the UK average) and burglary (64% below the UK average) may be linked to the built-up nature of Brandon, where residential density could deter certain types of offences. For residents, these figures indicate that while the risk of encountering violence or anti-social behaviour is present, the overall likelihood of experiencing crime remains comparatively low, aligning with the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly-knit community.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across Brandon. Possession of weapons increased by 100%, rising from zero to two incidents—a stark anomaly requiring attention. Public order offences also climbed sharply, up 66.7% from three to five cases, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as the start of summer and longer evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 66.7%, dropping from three to one incident, which may reflect reduced vehicle presence during warmer weather or improved security measures. Other crime decreased by 60%, from five to two cases, suggesting a temporary lull in less-specific categories. These changes highlight a mixed picture: while some categories align with UK averages (violence and sexual offences are 20% below the UK rate), others, like possession of weapons, stand out as significant outliers. For residents, the rise in public order offences may signal a need for community engagement initiatives to address underlying causes.

Brandon's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 7.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.3 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend in the area’s crime picture. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity within a 30-day period. When considering the monthly exposure, over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents. This ratio illustrates the relative safety of the area, particularly when compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. For residents, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime is comparatively low, though fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in possession of weapons—warrant closer attention. The population context further underscores that even small shifts in crime types can have meaningful impacts on local perceptions of safety, as the same number of crimes distributed differently across categories may alter the lived experience of risk.