Burntwood Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Burntwood's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 46.8% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 65 incidents, remains 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, despite being the most prevalent type locally. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 37.8% lower than the national average of 7.4. This discrepancy may reflect the area's built-up nature within Lichfield, where a mix of residential and commercial zones could influence crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres. Property crimes, which totalled 53 incidents, formed the second-largest category, though the breakdown shows that vehicle crime and other thefts are both above the UK average. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role, with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours likely contributing to lower rates of shoplifting and other outdoor crimes. The data also reveals that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were significantly below the UK average, suggesting a relatively stable social environment in the area. These patterns align with the post-holiday period, where crime dynamics often shift as communities adjust to the transition from festive activity to the quieter rhythms of early 2024.

January 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Burntwood. Criminal damage and arson increased by 175% compared to December, rising from 4 to 11 incidents. This spike may partly explain the area's relatively high rate of such offences compared to the UK average, where the category sits 30% lower. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 72.7%, declining from 11 to 3 incidents, likely linked to reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with a 54.5% increase from 11 to 17 incidents, a trend that places this category 20% above the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 50% as the number of incidents fell from 10 to 5, reflecting a significant reduction in this category. The breakdown shows that violence and sexual offences remain the dominant category, accounting for 46.8% of all crimes, yet this category is 15% below the UK average, highlighting a unique balance in Burntwood's crime mix.

Burntwood's crime rate in January 2024 dropped by 6.7% compared to December 2023, falling from 4.9 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day in January, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Burntwood's rate remains 37.8% lower, a gap that underscores the area's distinct crime profile. This contrast with national trends may reflect local factors such as community policing efforts, the built-up nature of the area, or demographic characteristics that influence crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.