Burntwood Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with neither category dominating the overall rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1, highlights the area’s comparatively safe environment. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of all crimes, making them the most common category, followed closely by criminal damage and arson (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—may partly explain the lower overall rate, as colder weather and reduced daylight hours often correlate with reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the near-equal distribution of property and violent crimes suggests a dynamic interplay between local factors and broader trends. For instance, the relatively high rate of anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000, 52% below the UK average) may reflect community dynamics in a built-up area, where social interactions are concentrated in specific zones. Meanwhile, the low incidence of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000, 9% below the UK average) could indicate effective parking management or limited commuter traffic. The data also shows that while violent crime is lower than the UK average, the proximity in numbers to property crime may signal underlying pressures, such as economic factors or housing dynamics, that warrant further analysis. As a built-up area within Lichfield, Burntwood’s crime picture is shaped by its role as a commuter hub and the presence of retail and residential zones, both of which influence the types and frequencies of reported incidents.

February 2024 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with property and violent crimes each accounting for roughly 40% of reported incidents. This balance suggests a shift in criminal focus compared to months dominated by property crime. Among month-on-month changes, theft from the person and robbery both doubled, though these remain rare occurrences (1.9% of total crimes). Conversely, other theft and drugs-related offences fell sharply—64.7% and 50% respectively—potentially linked to seasonal patterns. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (38.1% of total crimes), were 48% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area’s lower population density and fewer nightlife hubs. The rise in theft from the person, despite being a small proportion of crimes, could signal increased caution among residents or changes in local criminal tactics.

Burntwood's crime rate in February 2024 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 24.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity, where colder weather and shorter daylight hours may limit outdoor interactions. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of four reported incidents per day in February, a figure consistent with the area’s low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 288 residents, a ratio that reflects the area’s relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. When scaled to the population of 30,283, this means 105 crimes spread across a built-up area with limited high-density zones, suggesting that localized factors—such as community engagement or local policing strategies—may contribute to maintaining lower crime levels. The reduction in other theft (down 64.7%) and drugs-related offences (down 50%) further underscores a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity, though the rise in theft from the person and robbery remains an outlier requiring closer attention.