Crime in Brandon West: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Brandon West in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brandon West at a glance
- Crime trends in Brandon West
- Types of crime in Brandon West
- Brandon West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brandon West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brandon West
- Demographics of Brandon West
- Questions about crime in Brandon West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), other theft (30) and burglary (25) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,579th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brandon West | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 228 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.9 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -16% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 3,742 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brandon West peaked in the year to August 2025 (270 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (217). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 228 | 60.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 270 | 72.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 241 | 64.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 217 | 58.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 254 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 255 | 68.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 243 | 64.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 235 | 62.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 266 | 71.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 23 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brandon West recorded notably more burglary (88% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (22% below). On the year before, other theft fell from 36 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 26.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Other theft | 30 | 8.0 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Burglary | 25 | 6.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 5.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brandon West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon East | 164 | 46.3 | -24% |
| Lakenheath | 285 | 30.7 | -50% |
| The Rows | 340 | 40.6 | -33% |
| Mildenhall Kingsway & Market | 431 | 93.6 | +54% |
| Manor | 169 | 37.6 | -38% |
| Iceni | 299 | 42.0 | -31% |
| St Olaves | 396 | 53.1 | -13% |
| The Fornhams & Great Barton | 109 | 25.2 | -59% |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Brandon West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petunia Way” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petunia Way | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Parsons Close | 12 |
| On or near Church Road | 11 |
| On or near Church End | 10 |
| On or near Crown Street | 10 |
| On or near Seymour Avenue | 9 |
| On or near St Peter'S Place | 9 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 8 |
| On or near Chalk Road | 7 |
Of the 216 crimes in Brandon West with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 12 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 31.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 8.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 6.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Brandon West has an estimated population of 3,742 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brandon West average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brandon West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brandon West a safe place to live?
Brandon West recorded 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,579th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Brandon West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (30).
Is crime in Brandon West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandon West was down 16% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 270 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brandon West?
About 3,742 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brandon West?
Brandon West 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.