Burntwood Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burntwood's overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 places it 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance contrasts with national trends, where violence and sexual offences typically account for a higher share of reported crimes. In Burntwood, these offences made up 33.3% of the total, significantly below the UK average of 32% for the same category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 19.1%, also well below the UK's 21% benchmark. The local profile suggests a community where public order issues and property crimes dominate, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both registering 21% and 29% below UK averages respectively. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and Halloween—likely influence patterns, though the data shows no sharp spikes in theft from the person or burglary typically associated with festive periods. The balance between violent and property crimes here reflects Burntwood's character as a built-up area within Lichfield, where urban density coexists with suburban tranquillity. While the overall rate remains stable, the seasonal transition from autumn to winter may contribute to shifts in anti-social behaviour, as shorter daylight hours and colder temperatures often correlate with increased indoor gatherings and associated disturbances. This context helps explain why public order offences, though still below the UK average, saw a 240% increase from September to October—a jump that may be partly attributed to the month's unique social rhythms rather than an underlying trend.

October 2025 saw stark contrasts in Burntwood's crime dynamics, with drug-related offences surging by 400% compared to September, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights a growing concern in the area. Concurrently, public order offences jumped 240% (5 to 17), likely linked to Halloween activities and darker evenings, which may have amplified disorder in local parks and high streets. Burglary also increased by 100%, from 4 to 8 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns where homes are left unoccupied during the day as residents return to work. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped 33.3% (15 to 10), due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the month. Other theft fell by 50%, from 8 to 4, though this category remains 81% below the UK average. The mix of violent and property crimes here continues to differ from the national picture: while UK data shows a stronger emphasis on property crime, Burntwood's violent offences (33.3% of total) are proportionally higher than the UK's 32% share. This balance may stem from the area's urban character, where interactions in public spaces—such as those near schools and community centres—could contribute to a slightly higher incidence of violence compared to more rural or suburban settings.

Burntwood's crime rate in October 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) marks a 5.8% decline from September's 5.7 per 1,000, suggesting a slight improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 5 crimes per day in October—a figure that, while modest, may feel more pronounced in a community where crime is less frequent than in larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic underscores Burntwood's relative safety, particularly when compared to areas where the monthly exposure rate exceeds 1 in 100 residents. The population context is also key: with 30,283 residents, the area's crime profile must be interpreted through the lens of its density and infrastructure. For instance, the 5.4 rate translates to 162 total crimes, a number that, when distributed across the built-up area's streets, shops, and public spaces, may appear more significant than the raw rate suggests. This comparison highlights the importance of local context—while Burntwood's rate is below the UK average, its compact nature means that crime hotspots, if they exist, could have a more immediate impact on daily life than in sprawling urban environments where crime is more dispersed.