Brampton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brampton's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in Huntingdonshire, though it is not without its anomalies. The most striking outlier is the drug-related crime category, which reached 0.6 per 1,000 residents—114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence raises questions about local factors, such as proximity to transport hubs or transient populations, though no explicit data points to these causes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.4% of all crimes (13 incidents), albeit 25% below the UK average. This suggests that while Brampton experiences a similar mix of violent crime to the national level, its overall rate is significantly lower. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns. For instance, the 300% increase in shoplifting could be linked to heightened retail activity during the pre-Christmas period, while the drop in anti-social behaviour might reflect reduced outdoor socialising. Brampton's low crime profile contrasts with the UK average, particularly in violent and property crimes, but the spike in drug-related incidents highlights a need for further analysis. The area's built-up nature, combined with its location in Huntingdonshire, likely contributes to its generally lower crime rates, though targeted interventions may be required to address the drug-related anomaly.

October 2025 saw a 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one to four incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to Halloween, which typically boosts retail theft activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1%, potentially reflecting the end of the summer holiday season and reduced public gatherings. Drug-related crimes also surged by 100%, reaching four incidents—114% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests a localised issue not mirrored nationally. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 18.8%, from 16 to 13, a drop that may be influenced by the timing of local events or increased policing efforts. Vehicle crime, which rose by 100% to three incidents, is now 19% above the UK average, though this remains a small absolute number. These shifts underscore the need for targeted strategies in drug-related and shoplifting offences, which have diverged significantly from national trends.

Brampton's crime rate in October 2025 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, a 17.5% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift into autumn, when longer nights and reduced tourist activity may lower opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. On a daily basis, Brampton recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects the area's generally low crime profile. When scaled to the population of 6,539, this suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average. The drop in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—by 57.1% and 25%, respectively—may indicate the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors such as the transition from summer to autumn, though no specific interventions are cited in the data. These figures place Brampton firmly in the lower quartile of UK crime rates, a position reinforced by the absence of major spikes in violent or property crimes.