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

For every 1,000 residents in Burnham-on-Crouch, 2.4 crimes were recorded in February 2025 — a rate 64.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 in 421 residents experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (48% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (12%), and public order issues (12%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal context: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, often sees reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the persistent presence of violent offences suggests underlying factors that may not be directly tied to seasonal patterns. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average could reflect a combination of local characteristics, including its small-scale built-up nature and strong community cohesion. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 53% below the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area’s demographic profile or local policing strategies. While property crimes remain a concern, their overall share (32% of total) is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective measures in preventing theft and burglary. The data underscores a crime profile where personal safety, rather than property loss, is the primary risk for residents, a pattern consistent with areas where community-focused policing and local engagement initiatives may play a role in crime prevention.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft and shoplifting each doubling from zero to two incidents, while anti-social behaviour rose from zero to one. These increases, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends or localized pressures, such as heightened tensions during the winter months or specific incidents that drew attention. Conversely, public order offences fell by 25% (from four to three), and violence and sexual offences decreased by 7.7% (from 13 to 12), suggesting some short-term success in addressing these issues. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) remains 53% below the UK average, a gap that could be attributed to the area’s smaller population and lower exposure to high-risk environments. Meanwhile, the rate of criminal damage and arson (0.3 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, a trend that may be linked to the area’s low population density and limited commercial activity. The absence of any significant increase in property crime — despite a 300% rise in other theft — highlights a nuanced picture where personal safety concerns remain more prominent than property-related risks. For residents, this means that while the likelihood of experiencing a violent or disorderly incident is low, vigilance in public spaces remains important, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or during evenings when community events occur.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in February 2025 (2.4 per 1,000) was 19.4% lower than the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued decline that may be influenced by seasonal factors or sustained community policing efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for consistent monitoring of emerging trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 421 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided here but would likely be much higher given Burnham-on-Crouch’s overall rate. This statistic places the area in a category where the risk of being directly affected by crime is minimal. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with a total of 25 crimes, the impact on any individual resident remains statistically low, a factor that may contribute to a sense of safety among locals. However, the relatively small population size (10,532 residents) means that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can have a more visible impact on community perceptions. This dynamic highlights the importance of context when interpreting crime statistics, as the same rate in a larger urban area would translate to a much higher number of incidents, even if the per-capita risk remained the same.