Burntwood Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Burntwood, a built-up area within Lichfield, recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure translates to a daily risk of approximately four crimes for every 30,283 residents, a rate that, while not insignificant, remains markedly lower than the national context. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (46.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and public order offences (10.6%). These patterns suggest a community grappling with interpersonal conflicts but maintaining a lower incidence of property crimes compared to the UK. The seasonal context of June—a time of extended daylight and the onset of summer tourism—may have influenced local dynamics, potentially contributing to spikes in theft-related offences. However, the area’s overall safety profile is reinforced by consistently lower rates across multiple categories, including anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were 57% and 34% below the UK average respectively. This suggests that while specific challenges persist, Burntwood’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of local characteristics and broader seasonal trends, with the built-up environment likely playing a role in mitigating property crime through increased surveillance or community engagement.

June 2024 saw a sharp 100% rise in theft from the person, with one incident reported after none in May—a sudden spike that may reflect seasonal changes in behaviour or targeted activity. Shoplifting also rose by 66.7%, from three to five incidents, suggesting potential links to summer tourism or retail activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 40%, from 10 to six, possibly due to reduced parking congestion or increased patrols. Burntwood’s violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 31% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also remained significantly below UK levels, at 57% and 34% respectively, indicating a community that, despite isolated spikes, maintains a lower baseline for disorder. These variations highlight the need for targeted awareness, particularly around personal safety during peak retail hours.

Burntwood’s crime rate in June 2024 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 9.0% decline from the previous month’s 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day—a figure that, while not negligible, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the national context. This rate is further contextualised by Burntwood’s population of 30,283, which means the impact of individual crimes is spread across a community that, despite its built-up character, maintains a safer profile than the UK as a whole. The decline from May suggests potential shifts in local activity patterns or policing effectiveness, though these remain speculative without further data.