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

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 58.6% below the UK average of 7.0. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistent performance as a low-crime community, particularly when compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 58.1% of all reported incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 9.7%. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, holiday gatherings, and extended periods of darkness—likely influenced the crime mix. While violent crime increased slightly by 5.9%, it remained significantly below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or effective policing may mitigate risks. The area’s low rates of property crime, including shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are 47% and 73% below the UK average respectively, may reflect the relatively compact nature of the built-up area and its limited retail density. The seasonal shift also appears to have had a mixed impact, with some categories like anti-social behaviour declining sharply, due to reduced public spaces being occupied during the holiday period. These patterns align with broader observations in similar coastal towns, where community-oriented policing and seasonal events can both deter and, in some cases, inadvertently encourage certain types of crime. The overall stability in Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile, despite the typical challenges of winter months, reinforces the area’s reputation as a safe and well-managed locality.

December 2025 marked a 27.9% reduction in Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate compared to the previous month, driven by an 80% drop in anti-social behaviour and a 66.7% decrease in other theft. These declines may reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics, with fewer public events and shorter daylight hours potentially reducing opportunities for such offences. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 50%, rising from two to three incidents, a shift that could be linked to the Christmas shopping surge and heightened retail activity. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 5.9%, though they remain 34% below the UK average. This category, accounting for 58.1% of all crimes, highlights the persistent challenge of addressing interpersonal conflict in the area. The rate of criminal damage and arson fell 42% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or environmental factors that deter such acts.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in December 2025 fell to 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a 27.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.1. This downward trend aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in similar areas during the winter months, where reduced foot traffic and community events may contribute to lower crime incidence. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a steady, manageable level of activity. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 340 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile, it also highlights the relative safety of Burnham-on-Crouch compared to the UK average, where the monthly exposure is significantly higher. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with the modest increase in violent crime, the overall risk to residents remains minimal, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a low-crime community.