Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) recorded a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 in May 2023, placing it 2.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly lower than the national benchmark, masks significant variations in crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 49% of all incidents—a rate of 3.8 per 1,000, 37% higher than the UK average. This could be attributed to factors such as increased socialising during longer evenings and bank holidays in May, which may have contributed to a rise in incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 19.6% of crimes at 1.5 per 1,000, a figure 13% above the UK average. This category's sharp increase—up 400% from April—suggests a potential link to seasonal factors. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 78% above the UK average, influenced by the area's built-up nature and increased traffic during the month. In contrast, burglary and criminal damage and arson remained below the UK average, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (3% below) and criminal damage at 0.3 per 1,000 (52% below). These variations highlight the need for targeted analysis, as Brampton's position relative to the UK average is not uniform across all crime categories. The overall rate, while slightly lower than the national figure, indicates that specific local factors may be amplifying certain types of crime, even as others remain subdued.

May 2023 saw dramatic spikes in several crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by the same percentage (from 2 to 10). This sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19.6% of all crimes, was 13% above the UK average for the category. Meanwhile, violent crimes—accounting for 49% of all reported incidents—rose 150% month-on-month, placing Brampton 37% above the UK average for this category. Despite these increases, burglary and criminal damage and arson both declined by 33.3%, with burglary remaining 3% below the UK average. For residents, the 1-in-128 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of risk, though this figure contrasts with the area's overall position below the UK average. The surge in vehicle crime may be linked to increased foot traffic during bank holidays and longer evenings.

Brampton's crime rate in May 2023 (7.8 per 1,000) marked a 96% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. This surge is evident in daily crime statistics, with an average of 2 crimes reported each day in Brampton over the 31-day period. When viewed through the lens of population, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 128 residents—a figure that underscores the intensity of crime in the area relative to its size. While the overall rate remains 2.5% below the UK average, the distribution of specific crime types tells a different story. For instance, violent crimes in Brampton were 37% higher than the UK average, suggesting localized factors may be contributing to this disparity. Conversely, categories like burglary and criminal damage and arson were below the UK average, indicating a combination of crime types in this built-up area. These figures, when contextualized, highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of crime patterns that go beyond aggregate statistics.