Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) recorded a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, placing it 10.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure, while not extreme, highlights the area's position relative to national trends, where local factors appear to exert a distinct influence. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.6%) and shoplifting (8.2%). These patterns may be shaped by Brampton's character as a small built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where social interactions in public spaces are likely to be more concentrated. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—may have contributed to increased outdoor socialising, a factor that could partly explain the higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. While shoplifting remained 25% above the UK average, its decline from April suggests potential shifts in retail activity or policing efforts. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, which were 3% below the UK average, and vehicle crime, 57% below the national figure, indicate areas where local conditions may offer some protective effects. The overall crime profile thus reflects a mix of challenges and relative strengths, with the area's smaller scale likely amplifying the visibility of incidents even at modest rates.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 114.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from seven to 15 incidents—a shift that may reflect the influence of May's bank holidays and extended evenings. Public order offences also doubled, moving from zero to four incidents, while bicycle theft, which had not occurred in April, appeared once in May. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one incident, potentially linked to reduced traffic or seasonal changes in parking patterns. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.6% of all crimes, were 41% above the UK average for this category, a figure that may be connected to the area's social dynamics during the spring season. Shoplifting also saw a notable decline, decreasing by 64.3% from 14 to five incidents, though it remained 25% above the UK average. These shifts illustrate the combination of local factors and national trends, with some categories diverging significantly from the UK norm.

Brampton's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 9.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.7. This places the area 10.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a position that has persisted despite fluctuations in specific crime categories. Daily crime activity averaged roughly two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's relatively small population of 6,539. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 107 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible sense of the risk profile for Brampton residents. The population context further highlights the significance of these numbers: in a community of fewer than 7,000 people, even a small number of incidents can have a visible impact on daily life and community safety perceptions.