Crime in Brandon (West Suffolk): statistics, rates and trends
666 crimes were recorded in Brandon (West Suffolk) in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- Questions about crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)
- About this data
666 crimes were recorded in Brandon (West Suffolk) in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 316 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brandon (West Suffolk) has the 823rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brandon (West Suffolk) | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 666 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.2 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,772 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) was highest in the year to July 2018 (837 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (666). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 666 | 68.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 748 | 76.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 687 | 70.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 718 | 73.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 766 | 78.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 746 | 76.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 779 | 79.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 832 | 85.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 837 | 85.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 93 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brandon (West Suffolk) 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 possession of weapons, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+90%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-67%) and public order (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 316 | 32.3 | 0.94 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 60 | 6.1 | 0.91 | -34% |
| Other theft | 58 | 5.9 | 0.93 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 3.9 | 0.25 | -21% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.9 | 1.10 | +90% |
| Public order | 35 | 3.6 | 0.54 | -45% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +35% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 1.02 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.0 | 0.42 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -5% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.8 | 1.90 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.37 | -67% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.7 | 0.53 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 90% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 7 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 40% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brandon (West Suffolk)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brandon (West Suffolk), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brandon (West Suffolk).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandon (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakenheath | 244 | 48.2 | -29% |
| Thetford | 2,415 | 95.5 | +40% |
| Beck Row | 227 | 44.1 | -35% |
| Mildenhall (West Suffolk) | 732 | 80.4 | +18% |
| Red Lodge | 292 | 41.0 | -40% |
| Watton | 758 | 57.0 | -16% |
| Littleport | 651 | 74.7 | +10% |
| Swaffham | 601 | 79.2 | +16% |
3 areas within Brandon (West Suffolk), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brandon Central had the highest rate (102.6 per 1,000) and Brandon East the lowest (47.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Central | Neighbourhood | 2,485 | 255 | 102.6 |
| Brandon West | Neighbourhood | 3,742 | 244 | 65.2 |
| Brandon East | Neighbourhood | 3,545 | 167 | 47.1 |
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 (West Suffolk) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 35 |
| On or near Stores Street | 32 |
| On or near Lode Street | 31 |
| On or near Boundary Close | 30 |
| On or near Petunia Way | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Elizabeth Road | 16 |
| On or near Station Way | 15 |
| On or near Beavor Lane | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brandon (West Suffolk) 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 | 242 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 12.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 6.0% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 5.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Brandon (West Suffolk) has an estimated population of 9,772. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brandon (West Suffolk) sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brandon (West Suffolk) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Brandon (West Suffolk) a safe place to live?
Brandon (West Suffolk) recorded 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 (West Suffolk)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 316 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (60).
Is crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandon (West Suffolk) was down 11% on the year before: 666 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 748 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brandon (West Suffolk)?
Brandon (West Suffolk) is policed by Suffolk. 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 (West Suffolk). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.