Burton upon Trent Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 107 residents in Burton upon Trent, one crime was reported over May 2024, translating to a 9.4-per-1,000-person crime rate. This figure places the area 11.9% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in local safety metrics compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (44.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10.9%) and public order offences (10.5%). These patterns align with the town’s character as a mixed-use built-up area with a significant retail presence, which may contribute to higher rates of public order incidents and anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors in May—such as bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising—likely exacerbate these trends. The elevated rate of violence and sexual offences (4.2 per 1,000) is 48% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 31% below the UK average, possibly reflecting community-focused policing efforts or lower population density in certain zones. The crime profile illustrates a combination of local demographics, urban infrastructure, and seasonal activity, with implications for both residents and local authorities.

May 2024 saw a 45.8% increase in public order offences, rising from 48 to 70 incidents. This surge may be linked to the bank holiday schedule and longer evenings, which typically correlate with heightened alcohol-related incidents and public disturbances. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 80% (from 5 to 1 cases), a drop that could reflect increased public awareness campaigns or improved lighting in high-risk areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 4.2 per 1,000—48% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s vulnerability to violent crime, particularly in nightlife zones or transport hubs. Bicycle theft surged 150% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000 vs. 0.1 per 1,000), likely driven by the town’s commuter traffic and cycling infrastructure. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both fell below the UK average, suggesting some success in local initiatives targeting disorderly conduct. These contrasting trends highlight the uneven impact of seasonal factors and policing strategies on different crime categories.

The crime rate in Burton upon Trent fell by 5.3% from 9.9 per 1,000 in April 2024 to 9.4 per 1,000 in May, though the area remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, 22 crimes were reported in May—a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 107 residents, a metric that contextualises risk in everyday terms. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which typically sees one crime per 120 residents. The population of 71,239 means that even small shifts in crime rates have measurable impacts on community safety. While the overall rate decreased slightly, the persistence of violent crime and public order offences suggests that targeted efforts are needed to address these persistent issues. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that certain categories, like robbery and criminal damage, saw reductions, while others, such as public order, rose sharply. This fluctuation underscores the importance of continuous monitoring and adaptive policing strategies tailored to the area’s unique challenges.