Burntwood Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.7% of all reported incidents. This proportion is higher than the UK average for violent crime, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000, yet the overall rate of 4.6 per 1,000 remains 37% below the national average. The prominence of violent crime may reflect the area's status as a built-up district within Lichfield, where social interactions in public spaces—such as those near retail centres and community hubs—could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal incidents. Shoplifting, at 19.6% of total crimes, emerged as a significant category, likely influenced by seasonal factors like Black Friday shopping, which typically sees spikes in retail theft. This trend is further underscored by the 43% increase in shoplifting cases compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour (15.9% of total crimes) and public order offences (5.1%) are both well below UK averages, suggesting that local efforts in community engagement or environmental design may be effective in curbing such disturbances. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings—adds complexity to the crime picture, with lighting conditions and community events influencing both property and violent crime patterns.

November saw a dramatic 92.9% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 14 to 27 cases. This surge aligns with the timing of Black Friday sales, which likely contributed to heightened retail activity and associated thefts. Conversely, burglary incidents fell by 75% (8 to 2), possibly reflecting improved home security measures or reduced opportunity during colder evenings. The violent crime category, which constitutes 37.7% of all reported incidents, remains 34% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast with the UK norm suggests that Burntwood's community dynamics—perhaps influenced by its built-up area status—may be fostering lower levels of interpersonal violence. Anti-social behaviour incidents, which account for 15.9% of total crimes, are also 34% below the UK average, indicating that local initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating such disturbances.

Burntwood's crime rate in November 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) marks a 14.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed across the built-up area, where local enforcement efforts and seasonal factors may have contributed to reduced incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day in November, a figure that, while specific to Burntwood, reflects the pace of activity in a mid-sized urban centre. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the area's population of 30,283. This statistic provides residents with a tangible sense of risk, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, particularly in addressing high-impact categories like shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.