Burnham-on-Crouch Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile in July 2023 reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 47.3% of all incidents—nearly double the proportion of property crimes (10.9%). This imbalance contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 28% of crimes (2.8 per 1,000 residents), while Burnham-on-Crouch’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 10% below the national figure. The area’s overall crime rate (5.2 per 1,000) is 37.3% lower than the UK average of 8.3, a gap that may reflect its character as a smaller, possibly more community-focused coastal town. Seasonal factors likely play a role: July’s peak summer tourism, extended evenings, and festivals could contribute to increased social interactions, explaining the high proportion of violent crimes. However, this does not fully account for the sharp contrast with property crime rates, which are 38% below the UK average for vehicle crime and 33% below for shoplifting. These lower property crime figures may be influenced by the area’s compact built-up nature, where retail spaces and vehicle storage are limited compared to larger urban centres. The presence of criminal damage and arson (10.9% of total crimes) suggests ongoing issues with vandalism, tied to local amenities or seasonal events. 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—surged to 9.1% of total crimes, 257% above the UK average, though the lack of detailed breakdown here limits further analysis. This mix of crime types illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts and isolated incidents dominate, rather than large-scale property crime or organised theft.

July 2023 saw a 400% surge in 'other crime' (from 1 to 5 incidents), alongside 200% more vehicle crime and 100% more shoplifting than the previous month. These increases, though steep, remain below UK averages for all categories except 'other crime', which is 257% above the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000. The violent crime share (47.3% of total) is higher than the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.5 per 1,000 in Burnham-on-Crouch). This suggests a localised imbalance in crime types, with public order offences decreasing by 37.5% (from 8 to 5) possibly linked to targeted policing efforts or seasonal shifts in community activity. Residents may find the 86% UK deficit in anti-social behaviour (0.2 vs 1.4 per 1,000) particularly relevant, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents compared to the national average.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in July 2023 (5.2 per 1,000 residents) marks a 34.2% increase from June’s 3.9 per 1,000.3% below the UK average of 8.3. This suggests a localised uptick without reaching national levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 10,532. Over the course of July, one crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised, indicates a relatively low risk of personal involvement in crime. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with violent crimes dominating over property offences. This balance may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use coastal town where social interactions during summer months could influence crime dynamics, though seasonal factors alone cannot fully explain the shift in violent crime prevalence.