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

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in June 2024 places it 62.2% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, reflecting a markedly safer environment compared to national trends. This built-up area within Maldon, a coastal town in Essex, typically experiences lower crime rates due to its relatively small population and rural-adjacent character. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and public order offences (15.2%). These figures contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 49% of crimes, and anti-social behaviour accounts for 17.5%. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to increased foot traffic in local areas, potentially influencing both violent and public order incidents. While violent crimes remain the largest category, the overall rate of property crimes (6 incidents) was significantly lower than the UK average, with shoplifting and other theft categories far below national levels. This pattern aligns with Burnham-on-Crouch’s character as a low-density, semi-rural area with limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. The combination of geographical isolation, community cohesion, and lower population density likely plays a role in sustaining these lower crime rates, though seasonal fluctuations in tourism and local events could still influence patterns. The data underscores a consistent divergence from UK-wide trends, with Burnham-on-Crouch maintaining a safer profile despite the summer months.

June 2024 saw notable month-on-month changes in Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences both surging by 150% compared to May, rising from 2 to 5 incidents each. This increase may be linked to the onset of summer, when social gatherings and outdoor activities intensify, particularly in areas near the River Crouch or local parks. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 100%, with one incident reported in June after none in May, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 75%, declining from 4 to 1, reflecting reduced illicit activity during the warmer months or improved policing focus. The violent crime category, while still the largest single category (45.5% of all crimes), remained 49% below the UK average, highlighting Burnham-on-Crouch’s continued divergence from national patterns. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour—now 15.2% of total crimes—suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies, particularly as the area prepares for the peak of the summer season. Residents may find the daily crime count of approximately one incident per day (33 total crimes over 30 days) a useful metric for contextualising local safety, though this figure remains significantly lower than the UK average of roughly two crimes per day.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in June 2024 represents a 6.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000.2% below the UK average. This shift from May to June highlights the influence of seasonal patterns, with the start of summer likely contributing to increased social interactions and potential tensions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 319 residents—a figure that, while showing a slight upward trend, remains exceptionally low compared to the UK’s monthly exposure rate of roughly one crime per 120 residents. The daily crime context reveals that Burnham-on-Crouch experiences approximately one incident per day, a pace that is far slower than the UK average of roughly two incidents daily. This lower frequency is consistent with the area’s character as a semi-rural built-up area with limited commercial density and strong community networks. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates the area’s safety: with a population of 10,532, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime is significantly lower than in larger urban centres. These figures, when viewed alongside the UK comparison, underscore Burnham-on-Crouch’s resilience to crime despite the seasonal transitions of June. The combination of geographical factors, local policing, and community engagement likely plays a role in maintaining this lower crime profile, even as month-on-month fluctuations occur.