Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Brampton, there were 4.3 reported crimes in January 2024 — a rate 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a relatively low everyday risk, with the most common crimes being violence and sexual offences (21.4% of total), burglary (17.9%), and vehicle crime (17.9%). The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days — may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the local burglary rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 122% above the UK average, suggesting specific vulnerabilities in property security. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category, are 65% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's character as a smaller built-up area with fewer concentrated nightlife or public spaces. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, is also 60% above the UK average, which may relate to local parking patterns or vehicle storage practices. The overall crime profile indicates a balance between lower-risk urban living and niche areas of higher vulnerability, particularly in property crime.

Burglary rates in Brampton saw a dramatic 150% increase from December 2023 to January 2024, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in 'other theft' and 'other crime' categories (both previously zero), highlights a shift in criminal activity. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 80%, from 5 to 1, potentially linked to the post-holiday lull in festive events. Violent crime also decreased by 33.3%, from 9 to 6 incidents, though this remains 65% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The local burglary rate of 0.8 per 1,000 is 122% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local risk profile. Residents may find the 122% above-average burglary rate particularly relevant, given the relatively small population size and the absence of major urban infrastructure.

Brampton's crime rate in January 2024 rose 7.5% from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000 to 4.3 per 1,000. This equates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns rather than a sustained increase. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 234 residents — a ratio that contextualises risk in daily life. With a population of 6,539, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to larger urban areas. The shift in crime types between December and January shows a notable change in burglary rates, which surged from 2 to 5 incidents. This contrasts with the 33.3% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 9 to 6. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Brampton's crime rate remains well below the UK average, the specific mix of crimes reflects local dynamics such as reduced retail activity in January, which may partly explain the drop in violent incidents.