Burntwood Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's October 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance contrasts sharply with national trends, where the built-up area within Lichfield demonstrates a consistently lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.2% of reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (16.8%) and anti-social behaviour (14.1%). These figures align with the area's character as a relatively stable commuter hub with limited nightlife density, though the prominence of violence suggests ongoing local challenges. Seasonal factors in October, including the start of darker evenings and Halloween, may contribute to fluctuations in certain crime types, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. The breakdown shows a marked divergence from national patterns, with shoplifting slightly exceeding the UK average (11% above) while violent crime is 40% below the national figure. This suggests a combination of local demographics and regional crime trends, with Burntwood's lower property crime rates (particularly vehicle crime, 36% below UK average) reflecting its suburban character and reduced commercial density compared to larger urban centres.

October 2024 saw significant month-on-month changes in Burntwood's crime profile. Robbery cases doubled from 0 to 2, marking a 100% increase, while possession of weapons also rose by 100% (2 to 4). This contrasts with a 35.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 74 to 48. Other theft cases dropped by 33.3% (9 to 6). These shifts highlight a notable reallocation of criminal activity, with violent crime decreasing despite seasonal factors. The shoplifting rate (16.8% of total crimes) remained 11% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), suggesting ongoing challenges in retail crime prevention. Conversely, anti-social behaviour (14.1% of total crimes) was 46% below the UK average, reflecting a lower prevalence of public disorder compared to national trends. The area's property crime rates, particularly vehicle crime (36% below UK average), indicate a lower risk of theft from vehicles, potentially linked to Burntwood's suburban layout and limited commercial zones. Residents may find the 48% drop in burglary (4 cases) from previous months particularly notable, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average.

Burntwood's October 2024 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 represents an 8.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 149 crimes. When scaled to the local population of 30,283, this equates to one reported crime for every 203 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 124 residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights Burntwood's relative safety, with its crime profile suggesting a lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average. The area's performance is particularly striking in categories such as burglary (70% below UK average) and public order offences (46% below UK average), indicating a lower prevalence of certain crime types. These figures, when considered alongside the area's commuter belt characteristics and limited nightlife, suggest a crime profile shaped by both geographic factors and local demographics. The 8.0% month-on-month decline reinforces the area's recent improvements in crime prevention, though the increase in robbery and weapons possession underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific categories.