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

Burnham-on-Crouch recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in May 2023, placing it 55% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national context. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (10.5%) and public order incidents (7.9%). The dominance of violent crimes may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May, which could contribute to higher rates of alcohol-related incidents. The area’s crime profile also shows significant underperformance in property-related offences compared to the UK average—shoplifting is 18% below, burglary 35% below, and vehicle crime 78% below. This pattern may reflect the built-up area’s characteristics, including limited retail density or lower foot traffic in certain zones. The overall crime rate, while showing a 15.3% increase from April, remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local conditions—such as a coastal location and smaller population—continue to shape a crime environment distinct from larger urban centres. These findings illustrate the combination of geography, demographics, and seasonal rhythms in shaping local crime trends.

May 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences doubled from zero to one incident, while possession of weapons also rose from zero to one, marking a 100% increase in both categories. Criminal damage and arson increased by 100% as well, reflecting a shift in activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from two to one incident, possibly linked to seasonal changes or reduced outdoor activity. Public order offences decreased by 25%, though they remained 55% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 50% of all reports—contrasts with the UK average, where violent offences make up 35% of the total. This imbalance may be influenced by local factors such as increased socialising during longer evenings in May, a seasonal trend that could contribute to higher rates of alcohol-related incidents.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in May 2023 rose 15.3% compared to April, moving from 3.1 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is modest, it reflects a shift in crime patterns. On average, one crime was reported per day in May, a figure that may feel more frequent in a small built-up area with a population of 10,532. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the low overall volume of incidents. This figure contextualises the impact of crime on daily life, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the rise in May, the area remains far below national benchmarks, with violent crime rates 35% below the UK average. This contrast underscores the area’s unique characteristics, possibly shaped by its coastal location and lower population density, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.