Burton upon Trent Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 126 residents of Burton upon Trent, one reported crime occurred over the course of May 2025. This monthly exposure rate places the town 1.2% below the UK average crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000, with a total of 566 crimes recorded across the built-up area. The most significant threat to personal safety comes from violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.6% of all crimes, a category where Burton upon Trent exceeds the UK average by 13%. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, occurred at a rate 15% below the national average, suggesting local initiatives may be influencing community dynamics. Public order offences, however, stood at 55% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the town's 1.2% overall deficit. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising, which could partially explain the 10.8% share of public order crimes. The town's mix of residential and commercial areas appears to create a unique crime profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating the national context but anti-social behaviour rates remaining below average. This combination of factors illustrates a town where personal safety is a primary concern, yet community-focused policing may be helping to moderate some crime types.

Vehicle crime saw a dramatic 153.3% increase in May, jumping from 15 to 38 incidents. This surge, which places the category 25% above the UK average, may reflect increased car usage during the May bank holiday period or changes in parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 17.1%, though it remains 15% below the national average, indicating local efforts may be tempering its impact. Conversely, possession of weapons fell sharply by 66.7%, from 6 to 2 incidents, a drop that aligns with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Robbery rates decreased by 35.7% to 9 incidents, and other theft fell by 34.9% to 28 cases, both below the UK average. These declines may suggest successful crime prevention measures, though the sharp rise in public order offences (55% above UK average) highlights areas needing attention. The town's 40.6% share of violence and sexual offences is 13% higher than the UK average, a statistic that could inform targeted policing strategies in high-risk areas.

Burton upon Trent's crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 in May 2025 represents a stable month-on-month decrease of 2.0% from April's 8.1 rate. This consistency is notable given the usual seasonal fluctuations in crime patterns. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported across the 31 days of May, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents than the aggregated monthly rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a 0.8% chance of experiencing a crime. This rate is slightly better than the UK average, yet the town's unique crime mix remains evident: while property crimes (163) account for 28.8% of total incidents, violent crimes (230) dominate at 40.6%. This 12.8% gap between property and violent crime shares is wider than the UK average, suggesting a different risk profile for Burton upon Trent residents. The population of 71,239 means that each resident's risk is distributed across a larger base, though the concentration of violent crimes may still require targeted interventions in specific neighbourhoods.