Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) experienced a notable spike in vehicle crime in October 2023, with a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents—227% above the UK average. This outlier category, which includes offences such as vehicle theft and vandalism, dominated the crime profile, contributing 18.3% of all reported incidents. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 9.2 per 1,000, 15% higher than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, driven by a combination of violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of incidents, with 20 cases reported, while public order offences rose sharply, likely influenced by the Halloween period and shorter daylight hours. The seasonal context of October—marked by clocks going back and darker evenings—may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and public disorder, though this was partially offset by a 16.7% decrease in anti-social behaviour cases compared to September. The breakdown also revealed that burglary, criminal damage, and arson all rose significantly, reflecting a broader pattern of property-related crime. These trends contrast with the 38% reduction in anti-social behaviour relative to the UK average, which may indicate effective local initiatives or a temporary dip in such incidents. However, the stark disparity in vehicle crime underscores the need for targeted interventions in this category, as it remains a critical area of concern for residents and local authorities.

October saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from four to eight incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in burglary cases (from zero to four), highlights a significant shift in the crime mix. Vehicle crime, already 227% above the UK average, remains a stark outlier, with 11 incidents reported. The breakdown also reveals that anti-social behaviour fell by 16.7% compared to September, though this decrease may be temporary given the overall upward trend in other categories. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—up 66.7%—suggests possible seasonal influences, such as the Halloween period, which could have contributed to increased public disorder. Residents may find the 227% disparity in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it far exceeds the UK average and may indicate vulnerabilities in local vehicle security measures.

Brampton's crime rate in October 2023 rose sharply to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 36.4% increase from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above its historical trend, with daily crime activity averaging two incidents per day across 31 days. For context, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is local-specific and not directly comparable to UK-wide metrics, it highlights the concentrated nature of crime in Brampton relative to its population of 6,539. The rise in violent crimes and property offences suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period. The monthly exposure metric underscores that residents face a higher frequency of crime compared to other areas with similar population sizes, though the exact drivers remain to be explored through further local analysis.