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

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This performance places the area firmly within the lower end of national statistics, consistent with its status as a built-up area within Maldon. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 17.0% and other theft at 8.5%. The area's crime profile reflects a mix of urban characteristics, including a high proportion of residential properties and a moderate retail presence, which may contribute to the distribution of violent and property-related crimes. August, as a peak holiday month, likely influenced crime patterns, with increased tourism potentially affecting both anti-social behaviour and property crime rates. The surge in anti-social behaviour, though unexplained, could be linked to seasonal factors such as extended evenings or events that attract larger crowds. Conversely, the decline in public order offences may indicate a successful local policing effort or a natural fluctuation in activity. The area's lower-than-average rates for most categories, including violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and property crimes, suggest a combination of local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or the area's character—as potential contributors to the sustained lower rates. These patterns, however, require further analysis to determine the exact drivers. The seasonal context of August, with its peak tourism and potential for increased foot traffic, may also play a role in the observed shifts, though the exact mechanisms remain speculative without additional data.

The most dramatic shift in August 2024 was the 900% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one reported incident to 10. This spike, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 50% decrease in public order offences, which fell from four to two. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category at 44.1% of all crimes, showed a modest 13.3% decline from July's 30 incidents to 26. Burnham-on-Crouch's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.5 per 1,000) is 7% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting a consistent gap in this category. Other theft and criminal damage and arson both rose by 150%, reflecting a broader trend in property-related incidents despite the overall crime rate remaining below the UK average. These shifts may partly explain the area's resilience compared to national statistics, though local factors such as community policing or seasonal dynamics likely play a role. The surge in anti-social behaviour, while unexplained, suggests a potential need for targeted interventions in specific areas or times, such as late-night hotspots or events that attract transient populations. The decline in public order offences could indicate effective local enforcement or changes in community behaviour during the month.

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 40.4% increase from July's 4.0 per 1,000. This shift, while significant, remains 31.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reinforcing the area's consistent position as one of the safer built-up areas within Maldon. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents, a monthly exposure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population of 10,532. Daily, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to Maldon's commercial and residential hubs. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering the area's density and the typical crime patterns of similar urban environments. The combination of local policing strategies, community engagement initiatives, and the area's character as a mixed-use coastal town likely contribute to this sustained lower rate, though these remain speculative without further data. The daily crime context provides residents with a tangible understanding of risk levels, offering a benchmark for assessing local safety in relation to broader national trends.