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

Burnham-on-Crouch recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a figure that is 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though the data also reveals a significant outlier: possession of weapons, which is 329% above the UK average. The most common crimes in the area were violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 39.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 11.6%) and criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 11.6%). These figures align with seasonal factors in November, including the impact of Bonfire Night, which may have contributed to the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), suggest a community where property-focused crimes are less prevalent, possibly due to the area’s character as a built-up coastal town with limited high-density commercial zones. Meanwhile, the relatively high rate of violence and sexual offences may reflect local social dynamics, though further analysis is needed to explore potential contributing factors. The overall crime profile illustrates a mix of safety and specific challenges, with the area’s low overall rate masking pockets of concern such as the spike in weapon-related incidents.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson, which jumped by 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, potentially linked to Bonfire Night activities. Possession of weapons also surged by 100%, rising from 0 to 3, a category that is 329% above the UK average and a significant concern for local safety. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 incidents, possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during Black Friday promotions. Anti-social behaviour increased by 25%, from 4 to 5, highlighting ongoing challenges in community engagement. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 39.5% of all crimes—remain 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community interventions in this area. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal events and local dynamics in shaping crime trends.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in November 2025 rose by 4.9% compared to the previous month, from 3.9 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight upward trend in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a manageable frequency for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate indicates that one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the local community. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the rise in specific categories such as possession of weapons—329% above the UK average—highlights areas requiring closer attention. The population context further underscores that even small shifts in crime trends can have local significance, particularly in a community of 10,532 residents where each incident is more visibly felt.