Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton's overall crime rate for November 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a broader trend of reduced violent crime, with violence and sexual offences decreasing by 26.7% month-on-month to 11 incidents. The town's crime profile remains shaped by its character as a built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where local dynamics intersect with seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.7% of all crimes, followed by public order (18.5%) and anti-social behaviour (14.8%). While the drop in violent crime is notable, the rise in public order offences during November aligns with the season's social calendar, including Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. These events, which draw crowds and extend evening activity, may contribute to increased public order challenges. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, particularly burglary (3% below UK average) and vehicle crime (55% below UK average), suggest that Brampton's rural context and limited urban density help mitigate certain types of crime. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter daylight hours and community events—appears to have had a dual effect, reducing violent crime while elevating public order concerns. This pattern is consistent with smaller towns where community cohesion and local policing efforts can influence crime trends.

Violence and sexual offences decreased by 26.7% in November 2024, falling from 15 to 11 incidents. This decline, despite the month's social events, suggests effective policing or community initiatives may have contributed. Anti-social behaviour also dropped sharply by 42.9%, from 7 to 4 cases, indicating potential improvements in local disorder management. Conversely, burglary, criminal damage and arson, and other theft all saw 100% increases, with each category doubling from one to two incidents. These rises may be linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which could temporarily elevate opportunities for property crime. Brampton's violence rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (34% below UK average) contrasts with its public order rate of 0.8 per 1,000 (57% above UK average), highlighting the combination of community events and crime types. For residents, the 46.1% gap between Brampton's rate and the UK average provides a clear benchmark for local safety relative to national trends.

Brampton's November 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 represents a 10.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This monthly decline, while modest, aligns with broader seasonal patterns where crime rates often dip in late autumn. On a daily basis, Brampton experienced roughly 1 crime per day in November, a figure that contextualises the town's safety within its population of 6,539 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 242 residents, a statistic that frames the impact of crime in terms of individual risk. When compared to the UK average, Brampton's residents face a significantly lower likelihood of experiencing crime, with the town's rate 46.1% below the national figure. This disparity is most pronounced in property crime categories, where Brampton's burglary rate is 3% below the UK average and vehicle crime is 55% below. However, public order offences in Brampton are 57% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the town's unique social dynamics during November. The comparison underscores both the strengths and vulnerabilities of Brampton's crime profile, offering residents a nuanced view of their local safety context.