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

Burnham-on-Crouch’s overall crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marks one of the lowest crime rates in the region for this time of year, reflecting a pattern seen in other coastal towns with mixed land use and strong community policing. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.4% of all reported crimes (20 cases), followed by public order offences (13.3%) and criminal damage and arson (6.7%). These figures align with seasonal trends observed in similar coastal communities, where longer evenings and bank holidays often correlate with increased socialising and public drinking. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes—such as shoplifting (55% below UK average) and burglary (7% below)—suggest that the area’s relatively low population density and limited retail concentration may contribute to reduced opportunities for such offences. However, the seasonal context of May, with its extended daylight and warmer temperatures, may also have encouraged outdoor activity, influencing the rise in public order incidents. This data illustrates a combination of geographic factors and temporal patterns, with Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile continuing to reflect its position as a small, semi-rural town with limited urban infrastructure.

May 2025 saw a notable 55.3% increase in Burnham-on-Crouch’s overall crime rate compared to April 2025, rising from 2.8 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. This surge was driven by sharp spikes in specific categories: public order offences jumped 500% (from 1 to 6 cases), criminal damage and arson rose 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), and drug-related crimes doubled (from 1 to 2 cases). These increases contrast with a 40% decline in shoplifting (from 5 to 3 cases), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The rise in public order offences is particularly striking, with the category now 3% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), despite being historically low for the area. This could be linked to the seasonal context of May, where bank holidays and longer evenings may have increased outdoor drinking and socialising. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained significantly below the UK average (33% below), with 20 cases reported. This suggests that while certain categories are rising, the overall crime environment remains markedly safer than national benchmarks. Residents may find the 55.3% month-on-month increase concerning, but the data indicates that the rise is concentrated in specific, non-violent categories.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in May 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a substantial increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, reflects the month’s specific context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban centres but higher than the area’s historical norms for this time of year. When compared to the UK average, Burnham-on-Crouch’s overall crime rate remains 46.9% below the national figure, underscoring its continued status as a relatively safe area. However, the month-on-month increase raises questions about whether this is a temporary fluctuation or part of a broader trend. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 55.3% rise, the absolute number of crimes (45) remains modest given the town’s population of 10,532. This suggests that while the rate has moved upward, the absolute impact on residents is still limited. The comparison with the previous month and UK averages provides a nuanced view, showing that Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile remains distinct from both its historical patterns and national benchmarks.