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

Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53.1% of all reported crimes in Burnham-on-Crouch in November 2023, were 3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This anomaly—where a category so heavily weighted in the local crime profile still underperforms nationally—highlights the area’s distinct character. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000, 37.3% below the UK average of 7.5, underscores Burnham-on-Crouch’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Maldon. The dominance of violent crime (26 incidents) over property crime (15) contrasts with the national trend, where property offences typically outpace violent crime. This imbalance may reflect the town’s mix of residential and retail spaces, where localised conflicts or seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night could contribute to higher rates of violence. Meanwhile, public order offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 13% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate challenges in managing public spaces during November’s shorter evenings. The seasonal context of November—marked by Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic driving some crimes while also enabling more effective policing. These dynamics suggest that while Burnham-on-Crouch remains a low-crime area overall, its unique socio-economic and geographical profile shapes the nature of its crime in ways that diverge from broader national trends.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary rates doubling from one to two incidents, a 100% increase. This rise may partly explain the broader uptick in property-related crimes, though the overall rate of property crime (15 total) remained below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both fell by 75% compared to the previous month, a decline that could reflect the impact of seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping, which may have redirected criminal activity. Public order offences, however, rose 13% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions in local spaces. Vehicle crime also increased by 50%, linked to the darker evenings of November, which may limit visibility in car parks and residential areas. These fluctuations illustrate how local dynamics—such as community events or seasonal transitions—can influence crime trends in ways distinct from national averages.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in November 2023 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% decline from the previous month’s 5.1 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of lower reported crimes during the autumn, though local factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the town’s relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 215 residents, a rate that places the area well below the UK average when scaled to population size. This monthly exposure metric highlights the rarity of crime in Burnham-on-Crouch compared to larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with increased reporting rates. The population context further underscores that the 10,532 residents here face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though localised factors such as community engagement or policing strategies may contribute to this disparity.