Brampton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of Brampton's population size (6,539 residents), 42 crimes reported in February 2024 equates to 6.4 crimes per 1,000 people — 9.9% below the UK average of 7.1. This rate translates to one reported crime for roughly every 156 residents over the course of the month, suggesting a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and criminal damage and arson (11.9%). These patterns align with typical winter-month dynamics, where lower outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the prominence of violent offences contrasts with the seasonal expectation of lower violence during colder months, potentially indicating localized factors such as social tensions or community-specific challenges. The area's crime profile appears to balance urban and rural characteristics, with property crimes (35.7% of total) and violent crimes (28.6%) each accounting for roughly a third of all recorded incidents, consistent with a mixed-use built-up area. Shoplifting rates (0.3 per 1,000) were 44% below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic during the winter season.

February 2024 saw a 50% increase in Brampton's overall crime rate compared to January, rising from 4.3 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This surge was driven by sharp spikes in specific categories: criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, up 400% from 1 in January), public order offences (3 incidents, up 200% from 1), and drugs-related crimes (3 incidents, up 200% from 1). These jumps may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased indoor gatherings during colder weather or the timing of local events. While anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) remained the most common crime types, their rates were 28% and 28% below the UK averages respectively, suggesting Brampton's approach to community safety may be effective in mitigating these categories. Conversely, other crime (3 incidents) and drugs (3 incidents) were 257% and 138% above UK averages, highlighting areas requiring targeted intervention. The significant decrease in other theft (from 3 to 1 incidents, -66.7%) may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the month.

Brampton's crime rate in February 2024 (6.4 per 1,000) marks a 50% increase compared to the previous month's rate of 4.3.9% below the UK average. This monthly aggregate equates to roughly 1 crime per day — a figure that, while seemingly modest, may reflect underreporting or the area's small population scale. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 156 residents, a ratio that contextualizes the impact of crime on individual households. When compared to the UK's average crime rate, Brampton's performance in certain categories is striking: criminal damage and arson (0.8 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) were 82% and 48% above national averages, respectively. These discrepancies may be attributed to local factors such as infrastructure vulnerabilities or specific community dynamics. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) was 28% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in this area. The population-scaled perspective — with 6,539 residents — means that even a small number of crimes can have a proportionally larger impact, underscoring the importance of localized crime prevention strategies.