Crime in Bransty: statistics, rates and trends

131 crimes were recorded in Bransty in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 70 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bransty has the 3,807th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bransty was highest in the year to July 2018 (292 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (129). Over the whole period it fell 55%, 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 Bransty 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Bransty

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bransty recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 53.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bransty

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bransty recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 225% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bransty

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bransty recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bransty

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bransty recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bransty

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bransty recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bransty

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bransty recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bransty

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bransty recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bransty

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bransty recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bransty

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bransty recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bransty

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bransty recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bransty

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bransty recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Bransty over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bransty 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.

Bransty has an estimated population of 4,673. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bransty sits in decile 7.8, less 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 Bransty. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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