Burntwood Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime, with the former dominating the monthly tally. At 3.8 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap that reflects both effective local policing and the area's character as a built-up district within Lichfield. The breakdown shows 48 violent crimes (41.4% of total), including 48 incidents of violence and sexual offences — a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 that is 32% below the UK average. This suggests that while Burntwood experiences its share of violent incidents, the scale is lower than national benchmarks. Property crimes, by contrast, accounted for 25.9% of the total (30 incidents), with shoplifting and burglary both showing significant declines. These figures align with the seasonal context of February, a month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in retail and social interactions. The relative safety of Burntwood compared to national averages may be influenced by its compact built-up nature, where community policing and lower population density can contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crime types. However, the persistence of violent crime at 41.4% of the total highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and public order offences remain 9-48% below UK averages. This mixed picture underscores the importance of contextual analysis — factors like local infrastructure, social cohesion, and seasonal rhythms all shape the crime profile in ways that cannot be captured by raw statistics alone.

February 2025 saw a sharp 82.1% decrease in shoplifting, dropping from 28 to 5 incidents. This aligns with the seasonal lull in retail activity typical of winter months, though the sudden drop may reflect temporary store closures or increased policing in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, 'Other crime' surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 3 incidents — a category that includes unclassified offences and could signal emerging trends requiring closer monitoring. The balance between violent and property crime remains skewed, with 48 violent crimes (41.4% of total) outpacing property crimes (30 incidents, 25.9%). This contrast with the UK average, where violent crime rates are 32% higher, suggests Burntwood's social dynamics may differ from national patterns. Anti-social behaviour incidents were 48% below the UK average, reflecting community cohesion efforts or lower population density in key areas.

Burntwood's crime rate in February 2025 dropped by 37.0% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.1 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal lull typical of winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes and public spaces see reduced foot traffic. Locally, this translates to roughly 4 crimes reported each day — a figure that, while notable, remains far below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 261 residents, illustrating a relatively low exposure to crime compared to national trends. When scaled to the population of 30,283, this equates to a manageable risk profile for residents, though the drop in shoplifting and burglary suggests targeted efforts may have influenced specific crime categories. The contrast with the previous month's higher rate underscores the volatility of crime patterns in built-up areas, where transient factors like seasonal shifts can significantly impact monthly statistics.