Burton Latimer Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer’s December 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 39.4% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.1% of all incidents, a rate 34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 28.3% of reported crimes, though this category was 28% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect local community dynamics or seasonal pressures. The month’s crime profile was shaped by December’s unique context: heightened retail activity, extended periods of darkness, and the movement of residents and visitors during the festive season. These factors likely influenced both the types of crimes recorded and their frequency, with violent incidents and anti-social behaviour possibly exacerbated by increased social interactions in public spaces. Property crimes such as criminal damage and arson were 25% below the UK average, a trend that may be linked to the area’s built-up character and lower levels of vacant properties compared to more rural or economically disadvantaged regions. The overall crime rate, while showing a 15.2% increase from November, remains firmly within a safe range, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to sustained low crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.

December 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson, drugs, and other theft each doubling from November to December—a 100% increase in each category. This surge in property-related and drug-related incidents contrasts with a 75% drop in public order offences and a 50% reduction in burglary. The violent crime category remained the most prevalent, contributing 39.1% of all reported incidents, a rate 34% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 28% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local community dynamics or seasonal pressures such as holiday-related disputes. The 100% increase in drugs-related crimes is particularly striking, suggesting a potential shift in enforcement patterns, illicit activity trends, or reporting practices during the festive season. Residents may find the 100% rise in other thefts noteworthy, as it indicates a new category of incidents that previously went unreported.

Burton Latimer’s crime rate rose by 15.2% from 3.8 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents between November and December 2024, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a local frequency of roughly one crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one reported crime for every 232 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. While this monthly exposure remains significantly lower than the UK average, the increase from the previous month suggests a shift in patterns that warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, the area’s overall safety remains comparatively strong, with crime levels remaining well below the national average. This contrast underscores the importance of local factors in shaping crime trends, particularly during seasonal transitions like December, when factors such as holiday-related activity and reduced visibility may influence reporting rates.