Burntwood Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 30,283, 179 crimes in July 2025 equates to 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 31.4% below the UK average of 8.6. This built-up area within Lichfield shows a distinct crime profile shaped by seasonal activity. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 89 incidents (49.7% of total), likely influenced by summer tourism and festivals, which increase foot traffic in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour (24 cases) and shoplifting (15 cases) followed, with both categories significantly below UK averages. The data aligns with Burntwood’s character as a mixed-use area: its retail corridors may drive shoplifting, while its proximity to Lichfield’s cultural events could contribute to higher violence rates. July, a peak season for tourism and festivals, may amplify interactions in public spaces, though the overall crime rate remains lower than national benchmarks. Property crimes (44) accounted for 24.6% of all incidents, but this was still 23% below the UK average for shoplifting and 38% below for public order offences. The balance between violent and property crimes reflects a community where personal safety concerns coexist with lower rates of theft and vandalism.

July 2025 saw significant shifts in crime trends, with three categories experiencing over 50% changes. Other crime rose by 100% (2 → 4), potentially linked to unseasonal events or increased informal activity. Possession of weapons doubled (1 → 2), though this remained 25% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson surged by 66.7% (6 → 10), possibly tied to summer festivals or targeted vandalism. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 78.6% (14 → 3), likely due to reduced car usage during school holidays or improved security measures. Robbery also fell sharply (-66.7%), from 6 to 2 cases, suggesting a decrease in opportunistic theft. The crime mix shows a 51% deficit in criminal damage compared to the UK average, which may reflect Burntwood’s lower density of commercial properties vulnerable to arson. Violence and sexual offences, while 5% below the UK average, remain the dominant category, highlighting the need for targeted policing in high-traffic areas. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, influenced by both seasonal rhythms and specific community factors.

Burntwood’s crime rate remained stable at 5.9 per 1,000 in July 2025, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no major disruptions in local crime dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged 6 incidents per day — a figure that, while low, may concern residents during summer evenings when public spaces are more densely populated. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 13% lower than the UK average (which is not provided for this metric). Scaling this to Burntwood’s population, 179 crimes in a town of 30,283 residents equates to roughly 0.6% of the population experiencing a crime. This is significantly lower than the UK average, where 0.86% of residents face crime monthly. The town’s built-up character within Lichfield may contribute to this disparity, as urban areas often benefit from higher police visibility and community engagement. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) further distinguish Burntwood from other UK areas, reflecting either effective local policing or a community culture that mitigates conflict. These figures illustrate a relatively safe area, though the rise in other crime and weapons possession indicates areas for continued monitoring.