Burntwood Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 47.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a slight 7.6% rise from August, remains indicative of a consistently safer area compared to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (47.7% of total incidents), followed by criminal damage and arson (9.4%) and anti-social behaviour (8.6%). Seasonal factors, such as the return to school and university freshers, may have influenced these patterns, as September typically sees shifts in public activity. The high proportion of violent crimes—despite being 27% below the UK average—suggests a need for targeted community engagement, though the area’s low overall rate highlights effective local policing or environmental factors. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, accounted for 29.7% of incidents, but these remain significantly below UK averages. The data also shows a marked contrast in crime types compared to other regions, with Burntwood’s lower rates of theft from the person and drugs-related crimes reflecting its distinct demographic profile. This mix of factors illustrates an area where violent crime persists but is managed effectively, and where property crime remains relatively rare, possibly due to lower population density or strong community ties.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in burglary (+233.3%) and drug-related crimes (+300%), with theft from the person also doubling. These spikes contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (-57.7%) and other theft (-15.4%), suggesting shifting dynamics in local crime. Violent crimes, which accounted for 47.7% of all incidents, remained 27% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000). The surge in burglary may partly explain the rise in overall crime, though no direct cause has been identified. Residents might find the 300% increase in drug-related crimes particularly concerning, as it reflects a significant departure from previous trends. Anti-social behaviour’s steep decline could indicate effective local interventions or seasonal factors, such as the start of the academic term reducing public gatherings.

Burntwood's crime rate in September 2023 rose by 7.6% compared to August, moving from 3.9 to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averages four incidents per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 237 residents. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, showing that while crime is present, it is relatively infrequent in Burntwood. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 4.2 rate means that, on average, a resident has a 1-in-237 chance of being directly affected by a crime over the course of the month. This statistic, while not eliminating risk, underscores the area’s ongoing safety compared to national benchmarks.