Burton upon Trent Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burton upon Trent recorded 593 crimes in June 2024, equating to 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate places the area 1.2% above the UK average. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46% of all reported incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour (9.4%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures align with the area's character as a built-up urban centre with a mix of industrial and commercial activity, which likely contributes to higher rates of interpersonal and public order crimes. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, may also play a role in the patterns observed. Longer daylight hours and increased foot traffic in town centres could explain the prominence of violent and anti-social crimes, while the relative stability in property-related offences suggests that measures targeting theft and burglary may be having some effect. Bicycle theft, however, remains a stark outlier, with rates 122% above the UK average, linked to the town's connectivity to cycling routes or local infrastructure. The data underscores that while Burton upon Trent's crime rate is broadly in line with national trends, specific local factors continue to shape the nature and distribution of criminal activity.

June 2024 saw a stark 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to three incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal behaviour during the summer months. Meanwhile, other theft rose by 34.3%, and criminal damage and arson increased by 11.4%, indicating a possible uptick in property-related offences. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 60%, and other crime categories such as possession of weapons and other crime also dropped significantly. These fluctuations highlight the uneven nature of crime in the area, with certain categories like bicycle theft (122% above UK average) standing out as persistent concerns. For residents, the sharp rise in theft from the person may prompt increased vigilance in public spaces, particularly during the longer evenings of summer.

Burton upon Trent's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 11.3% compared to the previous month, dropping from 9.4 to 8.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a potential shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 20 reported crimes, a figure that translates to one crime for every 120 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, highlighting that while the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the pace of crime has slowed. The population context further underscores that 593 crimes for 71,239 people equates to a manageable but not negligible level of activity. This comparison to the previous month and the broader UK context illustrates that Burton upon Trent's crime picture is neither uniquely volatile nor exceptionally safe, but rather part of a fluctuating national trend.