Burntwood Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000, placing it 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, though lower than the national benchmark, reveals a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences. The most prominent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.2% of all crimes (50 incidents), a rate of 1.7 per 1,000—36% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.8% of incidents (22 cases) at 0.7 per 1,000, 40% below the national figure. These patterns align with Burntwood's character as a built-up area within Lichfield, where urban density and community interactions likely shape such trends. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with evenings lengthening—may contribute to increased public activity, potentially influencing crime opportunities. Shoplifting, while a smaller share of total crimes (5.3% or seven incidents), saw a stark 250% increase from February, raising questions about localized factors such as retail footfall or targeted behaviour. This surge contrasts with the decline in criminal damage and arson by 64.3%, reflecting seasonal shifts in vandalism patterns or the impact of recent interventions. The data suggests that while Burntwood remains relatively safer than the UK average, targeted areas or activities warrant closer attention, particularly in retail zones where shoplifting has risen sharply.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 250% increase in shoplifting, rising from two to seven incidents—a sharp departure from previous months. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences and a 66.7% increase in other theft, signals a notable shift in crime patterns. Violent crimes, however, remained 36% below the UK average at 1.7 per 1,000, with 50 incidents reported (38.2% of total crimes). Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, slightly exceeded the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting localized factors such as parking density or traffic patterns may play a role. The decline in criminal damage and arson by 64.3% (from 14 to 5) contrasts with the overall upward trend, potentially reflecting seasonal changes or targeted interventions. For residents, the surge in shoplifting underscores the importance of retail security measures during this period.

Burntwood's crime rate in March 2024 rose 24.8% from February's 3.5 per 1,000 to 4.3 per 1,000, marking the first increase in the past year. Locally, this translates to roughly four crimes reported daily across the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. When scaled to the area's population of 30,283, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for every 231 residents over the course of March. While this rate remains 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, the upward trend suggests a shift in local patterns. The rise contrasts with the previous month's stability, though it aligns with seasonal factors such as longer evenings and the transition to spring, which may influence public activity and crime opportunities. This population-scaled perspective provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it does not reflect daily fluctuations or specific incident types.