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

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 places it 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. This built-up area within Maldon, likely characterised by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 40.7% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour (11.9%) and vehicle crime (10.2%) followed as the next most common categories, with the latter showing a 62% higher rate than the UK average. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days of the year—may partly explain patterns in violent crime, as increased outdoor activity and tourism could influence interactions in public spaces. While the area's lower population density and quieter community dynamics may contribute to the overall safety, the rise in vehicle crime suggests vulnerabilities in parking areas or unsecured vehicles. The crime rate remains stable compared to the UK's more urbanised regions, where higher population density and nightlife activity often drive similar metrics.

June 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+250%), vehicle crime (+200%), and possession of weapons (+100%), while other theft decreased by 33.3%. These shifts highlight a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The spike in anti-social behaviour, which rose from 2 to 7 incidents, may reflect the influx of visitors during the early summer months, when longer evenings and increased social gatherings could amplify such incidents. Vehicle crime, now at 0.6 per 1,000 residents—62% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted measures in parking areas or vehicle security. Conversely, the 33.3% reduction in other theft (from 3 to 2 incidents) could indicate improved community awareness or effective local deterrents. Violence and sexual offences remained 20% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a trend consistent with the area's quieter character compared to larger urban centres. For residents, the daily crime count of approximately 2 incidents provides a tangible reference point for assessing local safety relative to the UK's broader context.

Burnham-on-Crouch's crime rate rose by 31.1% from 4.3 per 1,000 in May to 5.6 per 1,000 in June, marking a notable upward shift in the monthly figure. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 179 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while low, reflects the area's relatively small population of 10,532. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that residents may find useful for contextualising local safety in comparison to the UK's average of 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. The population-scaled perspective underscores how the area's compact size and lower density contribute to a crime picture that diverges from national trends. While the increase in June's rate suggests potential challenges in maintaining the previous month's lower levels, the overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the UK average. This contrast highlights the area's distinct character, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may serve as natural deterrents to certain types of crime, even as specific categories like vehicle crime show spikes requiring attention.