Burton Latimer Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Burton Latimer, the crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 translates to a daily risk that is significantly lower than the UK average. This figure, which is 70.7% below the national average of 8.2 per 1,000, underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, even as it navigates the transition into summer. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violent and sexual offences dominate, accounting for 42.3% of all incidents reported, followed by public order and anti-social behaviour, each contributing 15.4%. These rates are well below UK averages for their respective categories, with violence and sexual offences at 64% below the national level and anti-social behaviour at 71% below. The seasonal context of June—characterised by longer days and the early stages of summer—may influence crime patterns, though the data does not provide direct evidence of a strong correlation. For example, the drop in criminal damage and arson by 83.3% compared to May might reflect reduced outdoor activity or seasonal closures. The overall crime profile suggests that Burton Latimer’s built-up area, while not immune to crime, benefits from factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, or the area’s character as a smaller, less densely populated urban centre. These elements likely contribute to the sustained low crime rates, even as specific categories like burglary and shoplifting show small but notable increases in June. The per-capita perspective highlights that the average resident faces a much lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, with the potential for further reductions if current trends continue.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and shoplifting each increasing by 100% compared to May, despite remaining at very low absolute levels (one incident each). This contrasts sharply with decreases in other categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which fell by 83.3%, and other crime, which dropped by 75.0%. The crime mix in Burton Latimer remains heavily weighted towards violent and public order offences—violence and sexual offences alone make up 42.3% of all reported crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (64% below). Anti-social behaviour also remains low, at 71% below the UK average. These figures suggest that local factors, such as community cohesion or specific policing efforts, may be influencing the balance between different crime types. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day provides a concrete, relatable measure of risk, even as the area’s overall crime rate remains far below national levels.

Burton Latimer’s June 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 48.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the summer season’s typical patterns, where longer daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over June—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 10,656 residents. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 410 residents. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the risk in relatable terms: for any given resident, the chance of being directly affected by a crime in June was relatively minimal compared to the UK average. The shift from May to June also highlights seasonal fluctuations, with some categories like criminal damage and arson dropping sharply by 83.3%, possibly due to fewer outdoor activities or targeted interventions. The overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or area-specific policing strategies—may contribute to this sustained low level of crime.