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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 48.2% of all reported crimes. With 26 incidents recorded, this category is the most significant driver of the area’s overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents—36.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The prevalence of violent crime may partly explain the area’s standing, though the absence of a sharp increase in this category compared to the previous month suggests a stable trend. Other notable crime types include criminal damage and arson (13.0% of total incidents) and public order offences (11.1%), both of which show mixed performance relative to national averages. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return of students and the start of the academic year, likely contributes to the focus on violent crime, as increased foot traffic and social interactions in local spaces may heighten tensions. However, the area’s relatively low crime rate overall indicates that factors such as its compact built-up nature and proximity to Maldon’s broader infrastructure may limit opportunities for certain crime types. For instance, anti-social behaviour is 70% below the UK average, reflecting the community’s tight-knit character or effective local policing. Meanwhile, property crimes, though lower than violent incidents, remain a concern, with other theft and burglary each contributing 7.4% and 1.9% of total reports, respectively. The overall picture illustrates a balance between local vulnerabilities and mitigating factors that keep the area’s crime rate well below the national benchmark.

September 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to the previous month, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This spike aligns with the return of students to local universities, who may be cycling more frequently or leaving bikes unsecured in high-traffic areas. Conversely, drug-related offences fell by 50%, dropping from 2 to 1 incident—a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in activity patterns or targeted policing efforts. The category of ‘other theft’ also declined by 42.9%, with incidents falling from 7 to 4. This decrease contrasts with the 16.7% rise in criminal damage and arson, which increased from 6 to 7 incidents. Violent crime, though the dominant category, remained 9% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 70% below the national rate. These variations highlight how local dynamics, such as the area’s compact built-up character, may suppress certain crime types while amplifying others.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in September 2023 remained stable at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in reported crime, though seasonal factors such as the return of students and the transition into darker evenings may influence patterns. Locally, the average daily crime count was 2 incidents per day over 30 days, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s relatively small population of 10,532. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 195 residents across the month—a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime in a way that is directly relatable to residents. This rate is lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, with the gap widening to 36.3% below the national figure. The population context further highlights how the local crime profile, shaped by the area’s character as a built-up district within Maldon, diverges from broader trends in larger urban centres.