Burton upon Trent Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Burton upon Trent in October 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences constituting 41% of all reported crimes. This figure, 3.5 per 1,000 residents, is 32% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area's elevated exposure to violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 11.9% of incidents, though it remained 21% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 9.5% of total crimes, were 51% above the national rate, a discrepancy that may be influenced by local factors such as the town's nightlife or seasonal events like Halloween. The overall crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents places Burton upon Trent 11.7% above the UK average of 7.7, a gap that reflects broader trends in the area's crime mix. Seasonal context, including the clocks going back and darker evenings, may contribute to increases in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, as well as the heightened risk of vehicle crime during the month. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of theft from the person and bicycle theft—both 100% below the UK average—suggest that the town's infrastructure or community initiatives may be effective in deterring such crimes. The data also indicates that possession of weapons, at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, is 186% above the UK average, a stark outlier that could signal underlying issues such as gang activity or substance-related incidents. These patterns collectively illustrate a built-up area with a combination of local dynamics, where violent crime remains a pressing concern, while property-related offences show more variation in comparison to national benchmarks. The seasonal transition in October may have amplified certain types of crime, particularly those linked to alcohol consumption or increased social gatherings, while other categories, such as burglary, saw modest increases that could be influenced by factors like the timing of holidays or local economic conditions.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Burton upon Trent. Possession of weapons surged by 116.7%, rising from six to thirteen incidents, a jump that may partly explain the area's elevated violent crime profile. Concurrently, vehicle crime increased by 44.4%, potentially linked to seasonal changes in traffic patterns or the movement of vehicles during darker evenings. Burglary also rose by 29.2%, though this remains below the UK average for the category. In contrast, other crime dropped by 57.1%, and bicycle theft fell by 33.3%, suggesting a possible reduction in theft-related activities in the latter half of the month. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast between violent and property offences, with the former dominating at 41% of total crimes—32% above the UK average—while anti-social behaviour, though 21% below the national rate, still accounted for 11.9% of all incidents. These variations underscore the combination of local factors, such as the town's retail presence and population dynamics, in shaping crime patterns.

Burton upon Trent's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.6. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the final weeks of the month, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the conclusion of Halloween-related activities. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes per day, a figure that reflects local patterns but does not directly compare to national averages. Over the course of October, the monthly exposure to crime was such that one resident in every 116 experienced a reported incident, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of crime in relation to the population of 71,239. This monthly aggregate provides a clearer picture of the area's crime profile than daily figures alone, which can fluctuate significantly due to short-term events. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate is above the UK average, the decline from September suggests potential effectiveness in local interventions or natural seasonal variation in criminal activity.