Brampton (Huntingdonshire) Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Brampton (Huntingdonshire), 5.8 crimes were reported in January 2025—a rate 18.3% below the UK average of 7.1. This translates to a local risk level where a resident faces roughly one reported crime for every 172 people over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (39.5% of total), followed by other theft (10.5%) and vehicle crime (10.5%). Seasonal patterns in January typically see reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates but could also create conditions where indoor disputes escalate. Brampton’s crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several categories: violence and sexual offences are 8% below the national rate, while other theft and vehicle crime are 22% and 46% above, respectively. These divergences suggest a mix of factors, including the area’s semi-rural character and local demographics, which may influence both the types and frequencies of crime. The relatively low burglary rate (2.6% of total crimes) aligns with the lower population density typical of smaller built-up areas, where fewer properties are concentrated in high-risk zones. However, the sharp rise in violent crime—particularly sexual offences—suggests a need for closer analysis of local social dynamics, even as the overall rate remains below the UK average.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 114.3% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 15 cases. This surge, though still 8% below the UK average for this category, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix. Other notable changes included a 100% rise in theft from the person and criminal damage and arson, both of which moved from zero to one incident each. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 cases, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during the post-holiday period. The crime mix shifted from a more property-focused profile in December to one dominated by violent offences, with violence and sexual offences now accounting for nearly 40% of all crimes—up from 23% in the previous month. This shift is particularly striking given the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, compared to Brampton’s 2.3, suggesting localised pressures that diverge from national patterns. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of violent crime, which, while still below the UK average, represents a stark change from the previous month’s figures.

Brampton’s January 2025 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 65.1% increase from December’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a significant upward trend. This rise translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem alarming but remains well below the UK average. On a monthly basis, this means a resident had a 1-in-172 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime—a probability that is lower than the UK average exposure of 1-in-140. The population context is critical: with 6,539 residents, even a small number of incidents can create a visible impact on the local community. The previous month’s rate was 3.5 per 1,000, a stark contrast to January’s figures, suggesting seasonal or situational factors at play. While the overall rate is still below the UK average, the sharp increase in violent crime raises questions about local dynamics. This comparison underscores the importance of viewing Brampton’s data within its specific demographic and geographic context, where smaller communities may experience more pronounced fluctuations in crime rates compared to larger urban centres.