Brandon Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brandon (County Durham) recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents in March 2025, placing it 20.5% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. The most significant outlier in this month’s data is the rate of violence and sexual offences, which stood at 3.5 per 1,000—28% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 56.1% of all crimes, with 37 incidents reported. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts sharply with the UK profile, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. Seasonal factors may play a role: as March transitions to spring, the lengthening evenings and the adjustment to daylight saving time could influence patterns of antisocial behaviour and public activity. Anti-social behaviour, though not the most common category, rose sharply in March, reflecting the increased social interactions associated with the season. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained relatively low, with burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000, both well below the UK averages. This suggests that while violent crime is a pressing concern, the area’s overall crime profile is still more favourable than the national average, due to its character as a built-up area within County Durham with a mix of residential and industrial or commercial zones. The interplay between these factors—seasonal activity, community dynamics, and local infrastructure—likely shapes the crime profile in ways that align with the area’s specific context.

March 2025 saw a 200% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 12 incidents, a sharp rise that may reflect the impact of lengthening evenings and seasonal social activity. Vehicle crime also doubled, with three incidents reported in March compared to zero in February, potentially linked to increased traffic or parking patterns. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, suggesting a possible reduction in targeted property crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 56.1% of all crimes, and were 28% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the UK norm underscores a unique local dynamic, tied to the area’s demographics or community interactions. Residents may find the 28% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as it highlights a specific risk factor compared to national trends.

Brandon’s crime rate in March 2025 (6.2 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 20.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000, indicating a recent uptick in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day during March, a figure that may resonate more intuitively for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area’s crime profile in a broader demographic context. While this figure is lower than the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, the month-on-month rise suggests a need to monitor trends closely, particularly as seasonal factors like the transition to spring may influence patterns. The population context—10,739 residents—further scales these numbers, illustrating that while the overall rate remains below the national average, localized shifts warrant attention.