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

Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 35 crimes in March 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. For a population of 10,532, this equates to approximately one crime per 301 residents over the month. The most common category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 60% of total incidents (21 cases), followed by criminal damage and arson (11.4%, 4 cases). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal disputes or community tensions, though the absence of major property crime—only 8 incidents compared to 21 violent crimes—contrasts with typical urban profiles. Seasonal factors may play a role, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially influencing activity patterns. However, the sharp decline in violent crimes compared to the previous month (from 42 to 21) may also reflect temporary shifts, such as reduced social gatherings or seasonal changes in behaviour. The UK average for violent crimes is 2.7 per 1,000, so Burnham-on-Crouch’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000 is 25% lower, consistent with a relatively low-risk environment for such offences. Other categories, like public order and vehicle crime, also showed marked declines. This mix of trends underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories align closely with national data while others diverge, requiring nuanced analysis to understand underlying factors.

March 2024 saw a 50% reduction in violent crimes, from 42 to 21, marking the most significant decline in this category. Public order offences dropped by 71.4%, from seven to two, potentially reflecting quieter evenings or community efforts. Conversely, robbery incidents rose by 100%, from zero to one, and possession of weapons also increased by 100%, from one to two—both spikes suggesting isolated but notable shifts. Violent crimes, which accounted for 60% of total incidents, remained 25% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, illustrating a persistent local trend. However, possession of weapons stood out as 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention. These contrasts highlight the uneven nature of crime patterns, where some categories align closely with national trends while others diverge significantly.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s March 2024 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 51.5% decline from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000. This drop aligns with the transition to spring, when longer evenings may shift activity patterns. Over 31 days, the area saw roughly one crime per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 301 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to population size, this rate is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting a safer environment relative to national trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 35 total crimes, the local context—such as a relatively small population and possibly lower foot traffic in certain areas—may contribute to the reduced exposure. This contrast with UK-wide statistics underscores the importance of local factors in shaping crime profiles, even as broader patterns persist.