Burnham-on-Crouch Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime profile in January 2026 reveals a sharp uptick in violent crime and shoplifting, despite an overall rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents—5.9% below the UK average. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 55.2% of all reported incidents. This figure, 3.5 per 1,000, exceeds the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 by 40%, highlighting a concerning local trend. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000 (14.9% of all crimes), also surpassed the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 by 75%, indicating a possible link to post-holiday retail activity or increased opportunities in low-traffic areas. The seasonal context of January—marked by shorter days and reduced footfall—may have contributed to these patterns, though the absence of major events or festivals suggests other factors at play. While property crimes such as burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) remained below UK averages, their month-on-month increases signal a growing concern. The area’s character as a small built-up community within a largely rural district may explain the contrast between low overall crime rates and spikes in specific categories, influenced by localized economic pressures or demographic shifts.

The most alarming trend in January 2026 was the 105.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 18 to 37 incidents. This category alone exceeded the UK average by 40%, marking a stark deviation from national trends. Concurrently, shoplifting saw a 233.3% surge, jumping from three to 10 incidents—a 75% increase above the UK average for the same category. These spikes, combined with a 100% rise in burglary, reflect a troubling shift in crime dynamics. While property crimes overall remained low (21 incidents), the violent crime proportion rose to 55.2% of all crimes, a marked increase from previous months. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences fell below UK averages by 78% and 29% respectively, suggesting localized factors may be driving the imbalance. Residents should be particularly alert to shoplifting in retail areas and potential increases in personal safety risks, especially after dark.

Burnham-on-Crouch’s crime rate in January 2026 rose sharply to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, an 116.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This surge. below the UK average, signals a significant shift in local patterns. Over the course of January, 67 crimes were reported—roughly two per day—translating to one reported crime for every 157 residents. While this monthly exposure remains lower than the UK average, the sudden rise in violent and sexual offences and shoplifting demands closer attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the increase is not isolated but concentrated in specific categories: violence and sexual offences alone account for 55.2% of all crimes. This concentration, paired with the 100% month-on-month rise in burglary, suggests targeted vulnerabilities in the area’s security infrastructure or community dynamics. Residents should be particularly vigilant in high-traffic zones and during evening hours, as the data aligns with typical patterns of increased violence in areas with reduced footfall and shorter daylight hours.