Burnham-on-Crouch Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile in August 2025 reflects a mix of stability and localized spikes, with the overall rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents marking a significant 43.2% gap below the UK average. This performance, while commendable, is not uniform across crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 39.6% of all incidents, a share that underscores the area’s ongoing challenges in managing public safety. Shoplifting, though lower than violent crimes, remained 43% above the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s retail infrastructure and the influx of holiday visitors during August. The seasonal context is crucial: as a coastal town within Maldon, Burnham-on-Crouch experiences heightened foot traffic and temporary population shifts during summer, factors that could contribute to both increased opportunities for theft and the need for heightened policing in high-traffic areas. However, the data also shows that certain categories—such as anti-social behaviour—saw dramatic fluctuations, with a 400% month-on-month increase. This anomaly, while not directly explained by the data, may be linked to the social dynamics of a small community during peak tourist season. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK, combined with these localized spikes, suggests a need for targeted interventions that address both persistent issues and seasonal pressures.

August 2025 saw a stark 400% increase in anti-social behaviour, the most dramatic month-on-month swing in the area. This surge, from one to five incidents, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from four to one. The data also reveals a 100% rise in possession of weapons and other theft, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Shoplifting remained 43% above the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, a figure that could be linked to the area’s retail presence during the peak holiday season. Meanwhile, violent crimes accounted for 39.6% of all reported incidents, slightly outpacing property crimes, which were 18.8% of the total. These figures highlight a combination of local factors—such as seasonal tourism—and the persistent challenges of managing public order in a small built-up area.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 18.6% compared to July, falling from 5.6 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, when seasonal tourism and community events may temporarily reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, remains a reminder of the need for vigilance. When scaled to the population of 10,532 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 219 residents—a ratio that places the area well below the UK average for similar-sized built-up areas. This context is critical for residents: while the rate is low, the concentrated nature of certain crimes—such as shoplifting and violence—suggests targeted hotspots that may warrant further localised analysis.