Crime in Brampton, Cumberland: statistics, rates and trends

484 crimes were recorded in Brampton, Cumberland in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 272 reports (56% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brampton, Cumberland has the 2,108th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Brampton, Cumberland was highest in the year to July 2023 (539 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (414). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brampton, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, possession of weapons.

The largest increases were in public order (+51%) and violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-42%) and shoplifting (-36%).

Violence and sexual offences in Brampton, Cumberland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 272 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 56.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Brampton, Cumberland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Brampton, Cumberland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Brampton, Cumberland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Brampton, Cumberland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Brampton, Cumberland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Brampton, Cumberland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Brampton, Cumberland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Brampton, Cumberland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Brampton, Cumberland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Brampton, Cumberland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brampton, Cumberland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brampton, Cumberland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brampton, Cumberland.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brampton, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brampton, Cumberland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Brampton, Cumberland has an estimated population of 6,644. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brampton, Cumberland sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brampton, Cumberland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.