Burton Latimer Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,656 residents, Burton Latimer recorded 42 crimes in July 2024—a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people, placing the area 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 254 residents over the month, a statistic that, while low, reflects the area's overall safety profile. The crime breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) accounted for 40.5% of all reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 28.6%) and shoplifting (3 incidents, 7.1%). These patterns align with seasonal trends typical of July, a peak summer month marked by festivals, extended daylight hours, and increased foot traffic in local areas. The relatively high proportion of violent crimes may be partly explained by the area's built-up nature and the potential for social interactions in public spaces during the summer season. Conversely, the low rate of property crimes—only 6 incidents, or 14.3% of total crimes—suggests a combination of effective community policing and the absence of high-value retail hubs that might otherwise attract shoplifters. The UK's average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, meaning Burton Latimer's rate is 44% below that figure, a gap likely attributable to local factors such as community cohesion and targeted interventions. However, the area's drugs-related offences, at 0.3 per 1,000 (36% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000), indicate a specific challenge that may require further analysis. The overall crime profile, while generally positive, underscores the need for vigilance in addressing the areas where local rates diverge from the national average.

July 2024 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in shoplifting, drugs-related offences, and anti-social behaviour, each tripling from June's figures. Shoplifting, for instance, rose from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% increase—while anti-social behaviour surged from 4 to 12 cases. These shifts contrast with a 25% decrease in public order offences, which dropped from 4 to 3. The area's violence and sexual offences rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents (40.5% of total crimes) is 44% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences, at 0.3 per 1,000 residents, are 36% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlighting a unique local challenge. For residents, the surge in anti-social behaviour may be particularly concerning, as it constitutes nearly a third of all reported crimes in July.

Burton Latimer's July 2024 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 61.5% increase from the previous month's 2.4 per 1,000. This rise, though notable, still places the area 53.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 254 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a statistic that, while low, underscores the monthly aggregate's significance. When compared to the UK's broader context, Burton Latimer's consistently lower crime rates suggest a combination of local factors, including community dynamics and possibly effective policing strategies. However, the month-on-month increase in specific categories, such as anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, indicates shifting patterns that warrant closer attention to local conditions.