Burntwood Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's crime profile in March 2023 was defined by a stark outlier: the rate of violence and sexual offences, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, was 27% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This marked deviation from national trends highlights the area's unique characteristics, particularly its position as a built-up area within Lichfield, where community dynamics and policing strategies may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents placed Burntwood 38.2% below the UK average, a significant disparity that underscores the area's relative safety. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (42.0% of total), public order (11.2%), and shoplifting (11.2%)—illustrate a mix of personal safety concerns and retail-related incidents. The seasonal context of March, with its transition to spring and extended evenings, may have influenced crime patterns, though the low levels of anti-social behaviour (62% below the UK average) suggest that local initiatives or environmental factors, such as well-lit public spaces or community engagement, could be playing a role. Burntwood's data also reveals a paradox: while property crimes were relatively low (34.3% of total), shoplifting and vehicle crime were slightly above the UK average, indicating potential vulnerabilities in retail environments and vehicle security. The area's built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may explain this duality, where community cohesion reduces violent crime but exposes property to targeted theft. This nuanced picture, far from a simplistic 'safe' or 'unsafe' label, reflects the interplay of local geography, policing, and seasonal factors that shape Burntwood's crime profile.

March 2023 saw Burntwood's crime mix shift towards property-related incidents, with property crimes accounting for 34.3% of the total (49 out of 143) compared to 42.0% for violent crimes. This balance, while skewed slightly towards property crime, remains consistent with the area's overall safety profile. Shoplifting and vehicle crime were each 2% and 4% above the UK average, respectively, indicating minor outliers in these categories. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Burntwood was 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 27% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a disparity that could reflect local factors such as community cohesion or targeted policing. For residents, the daily crime count of 5 incidents provides a concrete benchmark, though the overall low rate suggests that most households are unlikely to experience crime directly. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforce Burntwood's position as a safer built-up area compared to national trends.

Burntwood's daily crime count in March 2023 averaged 5 reported incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the month's activity in terms of local frequency. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the proportion of the population affected by crime. When scaled to Burntwood's population of 30,283, this translates to a relatively low incidence of crime per individual, reinforcing the area's position as significantly safer than the UK average. The daily figure, while seemingly modest, provides a tangible metric for residents to gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. This low monthly exposure, combined with the area's built-up character, suggests a community where crime is not a pervasive concern but remains a factor warranting awareness. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the 143 total crimes recorded, these incidents are distributed across a relatively small and concentrated population, which may reflect the area's urban density and the potential for targeted policing or community-focused initiatives to have a measurable impact.