Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.6% of reported crimes in Brampton during August 2023, making them the dominant category in the area's crime profile. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (24.1%) and vehicle crime (20.7%), which together formed the core of the local crime picture. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents was 45.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting Brampton's relatively low crime environment compared to national trends. This disparity may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts likely contribute to lower crime rates. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as August is a peak holiday month, increasing opportunities for crimes such as vehicle-related theft while also creating conditions for anti-social behaviour. The data shows that Brampton's violence rate of 1.2 per 1,000 was 55% below the UK average, a striking contrast to the 84% above UK average for vehicle crime. This divergence suggests that while some crime categories align with national patterns, others reflect local conditions. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 further illustrates the area's distinct crime profile, linked to the absence of large retail hubs or effective local deterrents. These findings underscore the importance of context-specific approaches to crime prevention, with Brampton's unique combination of low overall rates and specific vulnerabilities requiring tailored strategies.

August 2023 saw sharp divergences in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson surging by 300% compared to July, while vehicle crime fell by 66.7%. This contrast highlights shifting patterns in local criminal activity, with property-related offences declining significantly despite the overall crime rate remaining 45.7% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 133.3%, indicating a potential increase in community disturbances during the summer months. Brampton's vehicle crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 in August was 84% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local vulnerability in this category. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences fell sharply, with shoplifting declining by 50% and public order offences dropping by 75%. These changes may partly explain the overall reduction in crime from the previous month, though the surge in criminal damage and arson warrants further consideration of local factors such as seasonal property neglect or increased vandalism during the holiday period.

Brampton's August 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 47.3% decrease from the previous month's 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a marked shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in August, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When scaled to the population of 6,539, this translates to one crime occurring for every 225 residents over the course of the month, illustrating the relative frequency of incidents in a localised timeframe. The drop from August to July underscores a significant reduction in overall criminal activity, though specific crime types show divergent trends. For instance, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7%, potentially influenced by seasonal changes in vehicle usage or increased security measures. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 300%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this category. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local factors and broader crime patterns, even as the area maintains a crime rate 45.7% below the UK average.