Brandon Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a significant shift in Brandon's crime profile, with the area's overall crime rate at 6.4 per 1,000 residents—13.5% below the UK average of 7.4. This decline follows a 36.7% reduction from the previous month, reflecting a broader trend of seasonal moderation as schools and universities resumed activities. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.2% of all reported incidents, though this rate remained 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with the latter category at 1.0 per 1,000—89% above the UK average, underscoring localised challenges in managing property-related offences. Seasonal factors, such as the return of students and the transition into autumn, likely contributed to these patterns. The drop in shoplifting by 83.3% suggests a temporary lull in retail crime, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during the early part of the month. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in other theft—now 0.4 per 1,000—may indicate increased opportunistic crime in residential areas. These trends highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the influence of seasonal rhythms on criminal activity. The area's lower-than-average violent crime rate, combined with higher-than-average property-related offences, illustrates a community grappling with specific vulnerabilities that require targeted interventions.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in other theft (+300%) and criminal damage and arson (+83.3%), while shoplifting plummeted by 83.3%. These shifts suggest a reallocation of criminal activity, possibly influenced by seasonal transitions as university students return. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category (36.2% of total crimes), were 11% below the UK average, indicating a localised trend toward lower levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 3% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in community management. The significant rise in other theft—now 0.4 per 1,000—could reflect increased opportunistic crime in residential areas during the autumn months. Residents may find the 8.7% share of burglary (6 cases) particularly noteworthy, as this category was 114% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in local property security.

Brandon's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 36.7% compared to the previous month, falling from 10.2 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns as schools and universities begin their new terms, potentially reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in September, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local risk levels. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate—1 crime per 156 residents—offers context for residents assessing their personal risk. This rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of declining crime in the region. The reduction in public order offences and shoplifting, combined with increased reporting in other theft and criminal damage, suggests shifts in criminal activity that may be linked to local events or policing efforts. These figures, while localised, help residents gauge the relative safety of their neighbourhood compared to national benchmarks.