Burton Latimer Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burton Latimer’s crime profile in May 2024 revealed a combination of stability and localised spikes, with the area’s overall crime rate (4.7 per 1,000 residents) remaining 44% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34% of all crimes (17 incidents), a figure that, while significant, was 44% below national levels — consistent with the area’s generally low violent crime profile. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the second most common category, surging 140% compared to April, and contributing 24% of all reported crimes. This increase, paired with a 100% rise in other theft and robbery, suggests heightened tensions in public spaces, possibly linked to the season’s longer evenings and bank holidays. The breakdown also showed a 135% disparity in the 'other crime' category compared to the UK average, raising questions about underreporting or misclassification. Seasonal factors likely played a role: May’s extended daylight and outdoor events may have exacerbated anti-social behaviour, while the relatively low violent crime rate reflects the area’s small population and effective community policing. However, the absence of a clear causal link between these trends and specific interventions means the data remains a snapshot rather than a narrative. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour has spiked, while the overall safety profile of Burton Latimer remains markedly better than the UK average.

The most striking shift in May 2024 was the 140% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 5 to 12 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft and robbery cases, signals a worrying trend in community disorder. While violent crime (17 incidents) remained the most common category (34% of total), its rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 44% below the UK average, suggesting localised factors may be dampening severity. Conversely, the 'other crime' category — which includes unclassified incidents — saw a 135% surge above the UK average, a red flag for underreported or misclassified issues. The 100% increase in robbery, though from a small base (0 to 1 incident), warrants vigilance. Public order offences decreased by 16.7%, possibly due to targeted enforcement or seasonal changes in outdoor activity. These shifts highlight the need for residents to remain alert, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour has spiked.

Burton Latimer’s crime rate in May 2024 rose 31.4% compared to April, reaching 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s overall position below the UK average. Daily crime data reveals an average of 2 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the area’s small population. Over the course of the month, 1 in 213 residents experienced a reported crime — a metric that contextualises risk in terms of local exposure. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, with violent crime rates 44% below national levels. This suggests that while localised spikes in certain categories (like anti-social behaviour) require attention, the broader trend remains one of relative safety. The shift from April to May also aligns with seasonal patterns: longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to increased socialising and associated incidents, though this remains a plausible explanation rather than a definitive cause.