Crime in Brandon (County Durham): statistics, rates and trends
1,047 crimes were recorded in Brandon (County Durham) in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brandon (County Durham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Brandon (County Durham)
- Types of crime in Brandon (County Durham)
- Brandon (County Durham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brandon (County Durham)
- Streets with the most crime in Brandon (County Durham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brandon (County Durham)
- Demographics of Brandon (County Durham)
- Questions about crime in Brandon (County Durham)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (389), anti-social behaviour (198) and criminal damage and arson (135) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 227th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Brandon (County Durham) | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,047 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.8 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 9,197 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brandon (County Durham) peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,313 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (875). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,047 | 113.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 875 | 95.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 897 | 97.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,118 | 121.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,019 | 110.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,113 | 121.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,037 | 112.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,069 | 116.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,313 | 142.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 103 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 107 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brandon (County Durham) recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate), other crime (65% above the national rate) and burglary (41% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (41% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 25 to 63 and criminal damage and arson rose from 76 to 135.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 42.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 198 | 21.5 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 135 | 14.7 | 6.7 | +78% |
| Public order | 74 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 6.9 | 8.5 | +152% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.9 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Burglary | 46 | 5.0 | 3.6 | +35% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.5 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 27 | 2.9 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brandon (County Durham); the highest is Ferryhill (177.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Esh Winning (99.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brandon (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 755 | 117.1 | +3% |
| Durham | 6,305 | 127.7 | +12% |
| Spennymoor | 2,879 | 160.5 | +41% |
| Esh Winning | 527 | 99.4 | -13% |
| Willington (County Durham) | 967 | 151.1 | +33% |
| Bowburn | 636 | 110.2 | -3% |
| Sacriston | 600 | 113.4 | 0% |
| Ferryhill | 1,489 | 177.0 | +55% |
Brandon is the one area listed within Brandon (County Durham), with 110.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon | Neighbourhood | 12,154 | 1,342 | 110.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Brandon (County Durham) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stanhope Close” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stanhope Close | 86 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 74 |
| On or near Supermarket | 45 |
| On or near Church Square | 43 |
| On or near John Street South | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 30 |
| On or near Brandon Lane | 29 |
| On or near Oakgreen Flats | 28 |
| On or near Browney Lane | 24 |
| On or near St Agathas Close | 24 |
Of the 849 crimes in Brandon (County Durham) with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 198 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 369 | 43.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 31.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Brandon (County Durham) has an estimated population of 9,197 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (27%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brandon (County Durham) average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Brandon (County Durham) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.2% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brandon (County Durham) a safe place to live?
Brandon (County Durham) recorded 113.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 227th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Brandon (County Durham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (198).
Is crime in Brandon (County Durham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brandon (County Durham) was up 20% on the year before: 1,047 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 875 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brandon (County Durham)?
About 9,197 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brandon (County Durham)?
Brandon (County Durham) is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.