Brampton Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton's crime rate in December 2023 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.4% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend of declining crime rates in the built-up area of Huntingdonshire, though seasonal factors like Christmas shopping and dark winter evenings may have contributed to fluctuations in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 34.6% of total incidents. compared to November. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 78% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased traffic during the holiday season. The area's low crime rate compared to national standards suggests effective local policing or community initiatives, though the absence of major crime spikes this month contrasts with typical patterns in similar urban centres. The seasonal context of December—characterized by reduced daylight hours and concentrated retail activity—may have influenced both the types and frequencies of crimes reported, with public order incidents and weapon-related cases showing significant increases. Brampton's relatively low population of 6,539 further contextualizes these figures, demonstrating that even small changes in crime numbers can represent meaningful shifts in community safety. The overall profile of crime in December 2023 appears to be shaped by a combination of local characteristics, such as the area's smaller size and lower population density, and broader national trends that have seen a general decline in reported crimes across the UK.

December 2023 saw a 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise, coupled with a 100% jump in possession of weapons cases (from 0 to 1), signals a concerning shift in local crime patterns. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, was 78% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 68% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 5 to 2 cases). Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding public order disturbances, which now account for nearly 20% of all reported crimes. The 100% increase in burglary cases, from 1 to 2 incidents, also warrants attention, especially in areas with high foot traffic during holiday shopping. While violence and sexual offences fell by 43.8% (from 16 to 9), the overall balance between property and violent crimes remained relatively even, with both categories contributing 34.6% and 19.2% of total incidents respectively.

Brampton's crime rate in December 2023 dropped by 31.5% compared to November, falling from 5.8 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal slowdown in some crime types, though spikes in public order and weapon-related incidents suggest shifting patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day in December, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in Brampton compared to national averages. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the month-on-month drop contrasts with the recent upward trend in specific categories like public order offences. This duality highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where broader trends may mask localized fluctuations. The population of 6,539 further contextualizes these figures, showing that even minor changes in crime numbers can represent meaningful shifts in community safety.