Crime in Brandon: statistics, rates and trends
1,386 crimes were recorded in Brandon in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
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1,386 crimes were recorded in Brandon in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 523 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brandon has the 925th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brandon | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,386 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.0 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 12,154 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brandon was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,851 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,117). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,386 | 114.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,117 | 91.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,238 | 101.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,555 | 127.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,412 | 116.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,524 | 125.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,522 | 125.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,562 | 128.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,851 | 152.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 131 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 142 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 110 |
| January 2026 | 91 |
| December 2025 | 116 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 120 |
| September 2025 | 90 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brandon 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+229%) and burglary (+59%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 523 | 43.0 | 1.26 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 260 | 21.4 | 1.39 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 178 | 14.6 | 2.16 | +55% |
| Public order | 103 | 8.5 | 1.28 | +51% |
| Shoplifting | 69 | 5.7 | 0.69 | +229% |
| Burglary | 62 | 5.1 | 1.44 | +59% |
| Other theft | 59 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -3% |
| Other crime | 48 | 3.9 | 1.87 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -6% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +86% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +88% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.55 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brandon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brandon recorded 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 37.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brandon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brandon recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 18.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brandon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brandon recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brandon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brandon recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 51% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brandon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brandon recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 229% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brandon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brandon recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brandon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brandon recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brandon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brandon recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brandon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brandon recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brandon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brandon recorded 26 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 86% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brandon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brandon recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brandon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brandon recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brandon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brandon.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -18% |
| Deerness | 1,278 | 108.8 | -5% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +47% |
| Langley & Esh | 499 | 102.1 | -10% |
| Tudhoe | 1,718 | 160.0 | +40% |
| Framwellgate & Newton Hall | 1,072 | 75.6 | -34% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | +11% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,202 | 128.6 | +13% |
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 Brandon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stanhope Close | 94 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 75 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near Supermarket | 50 |
| On or near John Street South | 40 |
| On or near Church Square | 37 |
| On or near Doric Road | 37 |
| On or near Oakgreen Flats | 31 |
| On or near Jubilee Close | 28 |
| On or near Poplar Lea | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brandon 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 486 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 322 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 260 | 18.8% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 10.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 24 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.5% |
Brandon has an estimated population of 12,154. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brandon sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brandon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.4% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.7% |
Is Brandon a safe place to live?
Brandon recorded 114.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brandon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 523 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (260).
Is crime in Brandon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandon was up 24% on the year before: 1,386 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,117 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brandon?
Brandon is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Brandon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.