Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Criminal damage and arson accounted for 24.3% of all crimes in Brampton (Huntingdonshire) during August 2025, making it the dominant category in the area’s crime profile. With a total crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, Brampton recorded 29.6% fewer crimes than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This lower rate is consistent with the area’s character as a relatively small built-up area within Huntingdonshire, where community policing and limited urban density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The second most common category, violence and sexual offences (24.3% of total crimes), was 51% below the UK average, suggesting lower levels of interpersonal conflict or effective local interventions. Anti-social behaviour (21.6% of total crimes) also fell significantly below the UK average by 18%, potentially reflecting strong community engagement or local initiatives. Seasonal factors may have played a role: August, as a peak holiday month, could have influenced patterns, though burglary rates (2.7% of total crimes) were 26% below the UK average despite the increased presence of empty homes. The area’s low crime rate overall, combined with its distinct crime mix, underscores the need to consider local dynamics rather than broad UK trends when interpreting these figures.

Criminal damage and arson saw a dramatic 350% increase in August 2025 compared to July, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This surge, which brought the category to 1.4 per 1,000 residents (137% above the UK average), may reflect seasonal pressures such as increased vandalism during summer holidays or targeted acts linked to property maintenance. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 57.1% (7 to 3 incidents), likely due to reduced retail footfall during school holidays or improved local security measures. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 18.2% (from 11 to 9), potentially linked to quieter evenings during August. Vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000 residents) was 28% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in Brampton’s parking infrastructure or vehicle security practices. For residents, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for vigilance around public spaces and unoccupied properties during peak tourist periods.

Brampton’s August 2025 crime rate (5.7 per 1,000) marked a 5.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.0 per 1,000, indicating a short-term trend of declining incidents. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, could appear higher in context of the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 177 residents, a ratio that places Brampton firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime exposure. With a population of 6,539, this monthly aggregate suggests that most residents experienced no direct involvement in crime, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson may have affected certain neighbourhoods. Brampton’s overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, but the area’s unique crime mix—particularly the 137% above UK average for criminal damage and arson—reveals specific vulnerabilities that contrast with the national profile. These patterns underscore the importance of localized crime prevention strategies rather than generic comparisons.