Brampton Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton’s crime profile in June 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 44.4% of all reported crimes. This is significantly higher than the UK average for the category, which stands at 2.9 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounts for 20% of incidents, a figure 5% below the UK average. The data suggests a combination of local social dynamics and broader national trends, with Brampton’s crime mix reflecting its status as a built-up area within a largely rural county. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may influence these patterns, as increased daylight hours and tourism activity could contribute to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour while reducing opportunities for burglary and shoplifting. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which now stands at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, 25% above the UK average, raises questions about local factors such as community engagement or environmental conditions. This category’s increase may be linked to specific incidents or events. The overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents, 18.8% below the UK average, indicates that Brampton remains a relatively safer area compared to national benchmarks, despite the concentration of violent crime. This contrast may be explained by the town’s smaller population and the absence of high-density urban features that typically drive certain types of crime. The balance of crime types thus offers insight into Brampton’s unique character, where violent crime persists at a higher rate than the UK average, but property crime remains lower, likely influenced by the area’s rural surroundings and the seasonal rhythm of summer.

June 2023 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which rose by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, and other crime, which doubled from 0 to 3. These spikes contrast with significant declines in public order offences (down 66.7%) and other theft (also down 66.7%), suggesting shifting patterns in community interactions. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, remain 6% above the UK average for this category, highlighting a persistent challenge in Brampton. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting rates fell sharply, with shoplifting dropping 63% below the UK average. This divergence in trends may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic in public spaces during summer, which could contribute to property crime declines but also create conditions for vandalism. Residents may find the 18.8% overall reduction from the UK average particularly relevant as a benchmark for local safety comparisons.

Brampton's crime rate in June 2023 dropped by 11.8% compared to May, falling from 7.8 to 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the summer season, when longer daylight hours and increased community activity may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average resident faced a 1-in-145 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the month, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the town’s population of 6,539. Daily crime trends show roughly two incidents per day, a rate that remains lower than many urban areas but consistent with rural and semi-rural patterns. The shift from May to June also reflects seasonal rhythms, with tourism beginning to influence crime dynamics in nearby coastal and rural regions. This suggests that Brampton’s crime profile is shaped more by local factors than broader national trends, particularly given its position as a built-up area within Huntingdonshire.