Crime in Bramingham: statistics, rates and trends
896 crimes were recorded in Bramingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bramingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Bramingham
- Types of crime in Bramingham
- Bramingham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bramingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bramingham
- Demographics of Bramingham
- Questions about crime in Bramingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (289), anti-social behaviour (145) and shoplifting (140) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,522nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bramingham | Luton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 896 | 22,028 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 92.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 14,416 | 239,090 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bramingham peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,112 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (677). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 896 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 760 | 52.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 870 | 60.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 677 | 47.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 765 | 53.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 849 | 58.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 842 | 58.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,112 | 77.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,100 | 76.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 61 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 85 |
| October 2025 | 81 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bramingham recorded notably more robbery (27% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (57% below) and drugs (49% below). On the year before, public order rose from 33 to 51 and other theft rose from 34 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 289 | 20.0 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 140 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 51 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +55% |
| Other theft | 48 | 3.3 | 6.4 | +41% |
| Robbery | 25 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.7 | 3.3 | +4% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bramingham; the highest is Beech Hill (76.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnfield, Luton (45.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bramingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwell | 1,103 | 68.8 | +11% |
| Barnfield | 460 | 45.4 | -27% |
| Saints | 809 | 57.9 | -7% |
| Sundon Park | 629 | 72.6 | +17% |
| Leagrave | 751 | 65.8 | +6% |
| Biscot | 698 | 61.4 | -1% |
| Challney | 1,290 | 72.0 | +16% |
| Beech Hill | 1,180 | 76.8 | +24% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Bramingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 105 |
| On or near Supermarket | 92 |
| On or near Wycliffe Close | 31 |
| On or near Rackham Drive | 29 |
| On or near Dray Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Sherborne Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Aydon Road | 23 |
| On or near Spurcroft | 21 |
| On or near Enterprise Way | 20 |
| On or near Links Way | 20 |
Of the 751 crimes in Bramingham with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 322 | 42.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 274 | 36.5% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 7.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Bramingham has an estimated population of 14,416 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more home ownership (76%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bramingham average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bramingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bramingham a safe place to live?
Bramingham recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,522nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery.
What is the most common crime in Bramingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 289 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Bramingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bramingham was up 18% on the year before: 896 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 760 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bramingham?
About 14,416 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bramingham?
Bramingham is policed by Bedfordshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.