Brandon Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of nearly 10,000 residents, Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 59 crimes in January 2026, translating to a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 11.8% below the UK average of 6.8, a statistic that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the area’s demographic profile. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (49.2%) of all reports. This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by seasonal factors—January’s post-holiday lull in retail activity and reduced outdoor presence could have shifted criminal focus toward personal conflicts. Property crimes, though lower in volume, included burglary rates that were 150% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the built-up area’s density or unmet demand for such offences. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 57% below the UK average, indicating strong community cohesion or proactive local initiatives. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, post-holiday periods, and reduced footfall in retail areas—likely contributes to the observed patterns. These figures illustrate a community that, while generally safer than the UK average, faces distinct challenges in specific crime categories.

January 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Burglary increased by 133.3% compared to December, jumping from 3 to 7 incidents—a sharp rise that may reflect post-holiday vulnerabilities or shifts in criminal activity patterns. Bicycle theft doubled from 0 to 2 cases, a spike that could be linked to seasonal changes in outdoor activity or unsecured bike storage. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 40.0%, from 5 to 3, influenced by shorter daylight hours reducing social gatherings. Brandon’s burglary rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 150% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may stem from the built-up area’s density or localized property vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour was 57% below the UK average, suggesting community-focused policing or demographic factors. These shifts highlight the need to balance general safety with targeted interventions in specific categories.

In January 2026, Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 59 crimes, a 9.3% increase from December’s rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day over the month, or one reported crime for every 166 residents. While this monthly exposure remains low compared to national averages, the upward trend from the previous month raises questions about localized factors. The built-up area’s population of 9,814 means each resident faces a statistically lower risk of crime than the UK average, yet specific categories like burglary and bicycle theft show stark deviations. For instance, burglary rates in January were 150% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns or unmet demand for property crime in a relatively low-crime area. The daily crime context—2 incidents per day—offers a tangible metric for residents to gauge local safety, though it remains a small number in a community of nearly 10,000 people. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that while overall crime is below the UK average, targeted categories require closer attention.