Burton Latimer Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer's August 2023 crime profile presented a mix of unexpected fluctuations and consistent trends. The area's overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—54.3% below the UK average—underscored its position as one of the safer built-up areas in England. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.7% of all incidents, though their rate (1.8 per 1,000) remained 32% below the UK average. This suggests that while the area faces challenges with violent crime, it is not experiencing the same levels of escalation seen nationally. The most surprising development was the 133.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose from three to seven incidents. This spike, occurring during a typically low-crime summer month, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased property vacancies or changes in local demographics. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% compared to July, a decline that could be linked to summer holidays reducing opportunities for such activity. The area's property crime rate (2.6 per 1,000) was also significantly below the UK average, with burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft all showing marked reductions. However, the seasonal context of August—often a peak month for tourism and holiday activity—did not align with the expected rise in theft from the person or burglary, which instead remained below national levels. This divergence highlights the importance of understanding local factors, such as the built-up area's compact nature and lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. The data also suggests that while violence remains the most pressing concern, the broader crime picture in Burton Latimer is broadly stable, with the most notable exception being the unexplained increase in criminal damage and arson.

August 2023 saw a striking 133.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, with incidents rising from three to seven. This sharp rise contrasts with significant declines in other theft, vehicle crime, burglary, and anti-social behaviour, which all fell by two-thirds compared to July. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (48.7% of total crimes), their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 32% below the UK average—a notable divergence from national trends. The drop in vehicle crime, from three to one incident, may offer reassurance to residents concerned about car-related offences. Anti-social behaviour, though a smaller proportion of total crimes (15.4%), was 58% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect effective local enforcement or community engagement efforts. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics in shaping crime patterns.

Burton Latimer's August 2023 crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.4% decline from July's 4.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained reduction in overall crime. This brings the area's rate to 54.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in August, a figure that underscores the relatively low crime environment compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 273 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that may resonate more directly with residents than aggregate rates. The consistency in this low-level trend, despite seasonal factors such as increased tourism and holiday activity, suggests that local policing strategies or community initiatives may be contributing to this sustained reduction. However, the month's data also highlights that certain crime types, like criminal damage and arson, deviate from UK averages, indicating areas where targeted interventions might still be needed.