Crime in Brandon East: statistics, rates and trends
164 crimes were recorded in Brandon East in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brandon East at a glance
- Crime trends in Brandon East
- Types of crime in Brandon East
- Brandon East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brandon East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brandon East
- Demographics of Brandon East
- Questions about crime in Brandon East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), other theft (20) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,189th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Brandon East | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 164 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,545 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brandon East peaked in the year to August 2019 (227 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (157). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 164 | 46.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 55.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 157 | 44.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 183 | 51.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 193 | 54.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 175 | 49.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 215 | 60.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 227 | 64.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 211 | 59.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 10 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (41% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 87 to 71.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 20.0 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Other theft | 20 | 5.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.5 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brandon East; the highest is Mildenhall Kingsway & Market (93.6 per 1,000) and the lowest The Fornhams & Great Barton (25.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandon East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon West | 228 | 60.9 | +32% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -34% |
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | -12% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | +102% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -19% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | -9% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -46% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 74% of the crime recorded in Brandon East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (37).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 37 |
| On or near Parking Area | 23 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 11 |
| On or near Yew Drive | 10 |
| On or near Cedar Way | 9 |
| On or near B1107 | 8 |
| On or near Hall Drive | 7 |
| On or near St Stephen'S Crescent | 7 |
| On or near Mounts Pit Lane | 6 |
| On or near Mill Hill | 4 |
Of the 155 crimes in Brandon East with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 55 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 4.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Brandon East has an estimated population of 3,545 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brandon East average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brandon East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brandon East a safe place to live?
Brandon East recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,189th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brandon East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (20).
Is crime in Brandon East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandon East was down 17% on the year before: 164 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brandon East?
About 3,545 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brandon East?
Brandon East is policed by Suffolk.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.