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

For a population of 10,532 residents, Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 26 crimes in March 2025—a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 people, placing it 67.9% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This figure equates to roughly 0.25% of the population experiencing a crime during the month, a statistic that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 34.6% of total) remain the most prevalent category, though they fell by 25% compared to February. Shoplifting (5 incidents, 19.2%) and criminal damage (5 incidents, 19.2%) follow closely, both well below UK averages. The seasonal shift to spring, with longer evenings and the clock change, may contribute to increased retail activity, potentially explaining the surge in shoplifting. However, the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with Burnham-on-Crouch’s character as a small, largely residential built-up area with limited commercial density. This pattern suggests that while localised factors influence specific crime types, the area’s broader safety record is firmly established.

March 2025 saw a 150% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This jump aligns with the transition to spring, when retail activity may intensify ahead of Easter and the Easter weekend. Anti-social behaviour also doubled, with 2 incidents reported, while vehicle crime emerged as a new category in the month, with one reported case. Conversely, other theft fell by two-thirds, and public order offences decreased by a third, suggesting some categories may be stabilising or responding to local interventions. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (34.6% of total crimes), dropped by 25% from February, remaining 67% below the UK average. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with retail-focused offences rising while others show signs of decline.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in March 2025 rose slightly to 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 4.2% increase from the previous month’s 2.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low volume of incidents for a population of 10,532. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 405 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively sparse distribution of incidents compared to larger urban areas. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the month-on-month shift suggests seasonal factors may be influencing patterns. The transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks moving forward, could contribute to increased foot traffic or altered routines that temporarily elevate certain crime types. This daily and monthly exposure perspective reinforces that the area remains among the safest in the UK, with crime levels far out of proportion to the national average.