Burton Latimer Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

May 2023 saw Burton Latimer maintain a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000, a figure 75% below the UK average of 8.0. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, comprising 47.6% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and other theft (9.5%). The seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising in May may have contributed to the rise in violent crimes, which saw a 9.1% month-on-month increase. While this category remains significantly below the UK average, the 10 reported incidents highlight a need for continued awareness, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or late-night activity. Property crimes, though lower overall, showed a marked shift: other theft cases doubled, while vehicle crime and drugs-related incidents emerged for the first time in the month. This contrast with the UK average—where violence and sexual offences are 2.8 per 1,000—suggests local factors, such as community dynamics or policing strategies, may be influencing trends. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the absence of major spikes in property offences, indicates that the area's built-up character and its proximity to rural zones could be shaping crime patterns. However, the increase in violent incidents, even at a low level, warrants attention, especially as May's extended daylight and bank holidays may have altered usual routines and increased opportunities for certain crimes.

Violent crimes increased by 9.1% in May, rising from 11 to 10 incidents, though still 68% below the UK average. Other theft saw a 100% surge, jumping from 0 to 2 cases—a significant shift in property crime patterns. Drugs and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to one incident each, indicating emerging trends in illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour fell 25%, and public order offences dropped 66.7%, suggesting some areas are seeing reduced disorder. Bicycle theft remains 25% above the UK average, highlighting a localised issue. Residents should be particularly alert to the rise in violent offences, which now account for nearly half of all crimes reported.

Burton Latimer's crime rate in May 2023 rose 4.8% compared to April's 1.9 per 1,000, reaching 2.0 per 1,000. While this marks a slight uptick, the area remains 75% below the UK average. Daily crime data shows one reported crime occurred for roughly every 507 residents over the month, translating to approximately one crime per day. This frequency is lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. The monthly exposure figure—1-in-507 residents—suggests that most residents will not encounter crime directly, though the increase in violent offences may heighten awareness in specific areas. The population of 10,656 means each resident faces a statistically low risk, but the shift in crime types underscores the need for vigilance in high-risk categories.