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

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile in July 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a total rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—52.4% below the national figure of 8.4. The area’s crime mix is dominated by violent and sexual offences, accounting for 71.4% of all incidents, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). This imbalance suggests a localised pattern that diverges from the typical UK distribution, where property crimes often outnumber violent offences. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely contributes to this trend, as festivals and outdoor events may increase opportunities for interpersonal conflicts. While public order offences remain below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000), the dominance of violent crime highlights a unique challenge for the area. The low overall rate, however, is consistent with Burnham-on-Crouch’s character as a relatively quiet coastal town with limited urban density, where crime is more likely to be concentrated in specific pockets rather than spread across the community. This profile aligns with the area’s geography, where isolated incidents may be more visible against the backdrop of a low baseline.

July 2024 saw a doubling of violent and sexual offences, rising from 15 to 30 cases—a 100% increase. This surge, though still lower than the UK average for the category, underscores a shift in local crime dynamics. Other theft also rose sharply, jumping from 1 to 2 incidents, while burglary, previously absent, appeared for the first time in the month. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped by half, suggesting a seasonal dip in certain types of disorder. The area’s public order offences remained below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a pattern consistent with Burnham-on-Crouch’s generally low levels of alcohol-fuelled incidents. Residents may find the 1-in-251 monthly exposure rate reassuring, though the spike in violent crime highlights the need for vigilance during summer events.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in July 2024 rose by 27.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.1 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in crime patterns as the area transitions into peak summer. Locally, this translates to approximately 1 reported crime per day over the 31-day period—a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the seasonal context. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-251 residents highlights the relatively safe environment, though this is tempered by the sharp rise in violent crimes. The area’s population of 10,532 residents means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have visible impacts on community perception. The daily crime count remains a useful metric for residents to gauge local safety in real time, especially during periods of heightened activity like July festivals and events.