Burntwood Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national levels reinforces Burntwood's reputation as a relatively safe built-up area within Lichfield. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (56 cases, 41.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 cases, 14.1%) and public order offences (12 cases, 8.9%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with other medium-sized urban centres in the West Midlands, where violence remains the dominant concern despite ongoing efforts to address anti-social behaviour through community policing. Seasonal factors in May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may have contributed to the elevated share of violent crimes, though the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months. The area's property crime rate (40 cases, 29.6% of total) was lower than the UK average for this category (0.5 per 1,000), a trend that has persisted for several years. This contrast with the UK average is likely due to Burntwood's compact built-up nature, which limits opportunities for vehicle crime and burglary compared to sprawling urban areas. The low rate of shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000)—84% below the UK average—further illustrates how the area's retail environment, with its limited high-street presence, may contribute to its overall crime profile.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: 'other crime' (up 100%), 'drugs' (up 100%), and 'possession of weapons' (up 100%), all of which rose from zero to non-zero levels. These increases, while statistically significant, remain minor in absolute terms (4, 3, and 1 cases respectively) and may reflect isolated incidents rather than emerging trends. Conversely, shoplifting dropped 82.4% (from 17 to 3 cases), a decline consistent with the broader reduction in retail-related offences typically observed in May due to seasonal factors. Burntwood's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 33% below the UK average for this category, a gap that has widened slightly compared to previous months. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 59% below the UK average, highlighting a persistent trend in low levels of public disorder despite the increase in 'other crime' incidents.

Burntwood's crime rate in May 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) marked an 11.7% decrease from April's 5.1 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of relative safety compared to the UK average. This monthly decline aligns with broader patterns observed in built-up areas within Lichfield, where community engagement and local policing initiatives have historically contributed to stable crime reduction. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported per day in May, a figure that remains consistent with the area's low-crime profile. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 224 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that underscores the area's comparative safety when scaled to population size. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees 1 in every 100 residents affected annually. The data suggests that Burntwood's built-up character—characterised by mixed-use development and strong local governance—may partly explain its sustained ability to maintain lower crime levels than the national average.