Burnham-on-Crouch Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime profile in April 2024 reveals a mix of stability and unexpected shifts, with the most surprising development being the sharp rise in public order offences. The area's overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents places it 70.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has persisted despite seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.5% of all crimes, fell by 57.1% compared to March, though they remain 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline may be partly attributed to the Easter holidays, which typically reduce foot traffic in public spaces and alter local routines. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.3 per 1,000, was 75% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing in residential areas. However, the 150% increase in public order crimes—now at 0.5 per 1,000—raises questions about how springtime events or increased outdoor activity might be influencing local dynamics. The area's crime mix also shows a notable shift, with property crimes (5 incidents) now representing just 20.8% of total crimes, compared to 37.5% for violence and sexual offences. This balance may reflect Burnham-on-Crouch's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where public spaces and community events play a significant role in shaping crime patterns. The seasonal context of April—Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—adds another layer to this analysis, though the exact interplay between these factors and the 150% rise in public order offences remains to be fully understood.

The most striking shift in April 2024 was the 150% increase in public order crimes, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump, while still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggests heightened tensions or activity in public spaces during the Easter period. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences fell by 57.1%, dropping from 21 to 9. This decline, despite the Easter holidays, may reflect seasonal patterns where fewer visitors and altered routines reduce opportunities for such crimes. Other notable changes include a 100% rise in both burglary and 'other crime' categories, with two incidents each. These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight the need for vigilance in residential areas and unclassified crime categories. The area's 'other crime' rate (0.2 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 25%, indicating potential gaps in categorisation or unique local dynamics not fully captured by standard metrics.

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime rate in April 2024 (2.3 per 1,000) marks a 31.3% decrease from March's 3.3 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend. This brings the area's rate 70.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in April, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but may not capture the full picture of local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 439 residents, highlighting that most residents remain unaffected by crime. When scaled to population size, this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that factors specific to Burnham-on-Crouch—such as its coastal location, mixed residential-commercial layout, and community initiatives—may contribute to sustained low crime levels. However, the 150% rise in public order offences raises questions about how seasonal activity and local events influence crime patterns.