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

In October 2025, Burnham-on-Crouch maintained a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while low, masks a nuanced distribution of crime types, with violent crime dominating the landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.5% of all reported incidents, a share significantly higher than property crimes, which made up 31.7%. This imbalance may be partly explained by the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces and local events could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors in October—such as the transition to darker evenings, the start of the Halloween season, and the end of the university term (if applicable)—likely influenced patterns, with crimes like anti-social behaviour and public order offences rising due to increased social activity. However, the data also shows that certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, fell by 33.3% compared to the previous month, reflecting reduced outdoor activity or targeted enforcement efforts. While the overall rate remains low, the prominence of violent crime over property crime suggests a need to consider local social dynamics, including community engagement and the role of public spaces in shaping criminal opportunities. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Burnham-on-Crouch’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is 40% below, a disparity that could indicate effective local policing or community initiatives. Nonetheless, the rise in shoplifting and burglary highlights areas for further attention, particularly as these crimes may be linked to seasonal retail activity or changes in foot traffic patterns.

October 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents tripling from one to three—a 200% increase—despite the UK average for this category being 0.6 per 1,000. This surge, while still below the UK rate, may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween, which often correlates with increased retail activity and potential opportunities for theft. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one incident, likely tied to shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such crimes. Violent crime, though still lower than the UK average, accounted for 41.5% of all reported incidents, a proportion that outpaced property crime’s 31.7%. This imbalance suggests that local dynamics—such as the presence of public spaces or community events—may be contributing to higher rates of violent incidents. Robbery and burglary both doubled from zero to two incidents, a change that, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given their elevated positions relative to the UK average for these categories.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 12.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area, where daily crime counts remained low, averaging one reported crime per day over the 31-day period. On a monthly scale, the rate translates to one crime for every 257 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. When contextualised against the population of 10,532, the numbers suggest that the majority of residents experience minimal direct involvement with crime, a pattern consistent with the area’s character as a small, coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial zones. While the overall rate is significantly below the UK average, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in shoplifting and burglary—highlights localized factors that may influence criminal activity, such as seasonal retail patterns or changes in foot traffic during October.