Burton Latimer Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2025, Burton Latimer recorded 34 crimes across a population of 10,656, translating to a crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 62.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflects a consistently low-crime environment for a built-up area. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 18 incidents (52.9% of the total), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 23.5%) and drugs-related crimes (2 cases, 5.9%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer with schools out, festivals, and tourist activity—likely influenced the distribution of crime types, with violent offences possibly linked to increased social interactions and public spaces. Anti-social behaviour's 48% gap below the UK average may indicate effective community policing or strong local social cohesion, while the relatively low incidence of property crimes (5 total, 14.7% of the total) contrasts with the UK pattern, where property crime typically exceeds violent crime. The area's low crime rate, despite the summer season, may partly stem from its character as a smaller, commuter-oriented built-up area, where community networks and local engagement contribute to crime prevention. The absence of significant spikes in property crime, combined with the UK average gaps in multiple categories, suggests a unique local dynamic that diverges from broader national trends.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, with one incident reported compared to zero in June. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 66.7% decline in public order offences, which fell from three to one. The area's violent crime rate—1.7 per 1,000 residents—was 44% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a category that constitutes 52.9% of all reported crimes in Burton Latimer. Anti-social behaviour also remained significantly below the UK rate, at 48% lower than the national average. These figures suggest a focus on community-based interventions may be contributing to the reduction in public disorder, though the rise in vehicle crime may partly reflect increased traffic during summer festivals. Residents may find the 44% UK average gap in violent crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a safer environment than the national norm for this category.

Burton Latimer's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 17.1% decrease from June's 3.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced public order offences, which fell by two-thirds compared to the prior month, and a 50% drop in drug-related crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its overall crime profile. When scaled to the population of 10,656, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 313 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk environment compared to national benchmarks. This monthly aggregate, while seemingly sparse, highlights the stability of local policing efforts and community engagement in maintaining public safety, particularly during peak summer activity when tourism and festivals typically elevate local foot traffic.