Crime in Brandon (West Suffolk): statistics, rates and trends
629 crimes were recorded in Brandon (West Suffolk) in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) at a glance
- Crime trends in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- Types of crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- Brandon (West Suffolk) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brandon (West Suffolk)
- Streets with the most crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- Demographics of Brandon (West Suffolk)
- Questions about crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (287), other theft (61) and criminal damage and arson (59) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 871st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Brandon (West Suffolk) | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 629 | 11,225 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.4 | 59.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,772 | 188,485 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) of any year here (629 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 629 | 64.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 797 | 81.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 671 | 68.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 702 | 71.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 774 | 79.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 729 | 74.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 795 | 81.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 821 | 84.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 824 | 84.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 56 |
| July 2026 | 58 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 30 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and vehicle crime (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 39, while public order fell from 66 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 94 to 59.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 287 | 29.4 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Other theft | 61 | 6.2 | 6.4 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -37% |
| Burglary | 39 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.9 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Public order | 31 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -53% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.0 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brandon (West Suffolk); the highest is Thetford (95.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Red Lodge (42.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandon (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath | 242 | 47.8 | -26% |
| Thetford | 2,414 | 95.4 | +48% |
| Beck Row | 233 | 45.3 | -30% |
| Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | 733 | 80.5 | +25% |
| Red Lodge | 299 | 42.0 | -35% |
| Watton | 764 | 57.4 | -11% |
| Littleport | 680 | 78.0 | +21% |
| Swaffham | 597 | 78.7 | +22% |
Of the 3 areas within Brandon (West Suffolk), Brandon Central had the highest crime rate (95.4 per 1,000) and Brandon East the lowest (46.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Central | Neighbourhood | 2,485 | 237 | 95.4 |
| Brandon West | Neighbourhood | 3,742 | 228 | 60.9 |
| Brandon East | Neighbourhood | 3,545 | 164 | 46.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Brandon (West Suffolk) 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 | 36 |
| On or near Stores Street | 34 |
| On or near Boundary Close | 26 |
| On or near Lode Street | 26 |
| On or near Petunia Way | 21 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Parsons Close | 12 |
| On or near Station Way | 12 |
| On or near Cherry Tree Close | 11 |
Of the 591 crimes in Brandon (West Suffolk) with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 221 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 83 | 14.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 4.9% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Brandon (West Suffolk) has an estimated population of 9,772 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%), fewer students (4.1%, 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 Suffolk) average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brandon (West Suffolk) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brandon (West Suffolk) a safe place to live?
Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 871st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 287 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (61).
Is crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) was down 21% on the year before: 629 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 797 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brandon (West Suffolk)?
About 9,772 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brandon (West Suffolk)?
Brandon (West Suffolk) 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.