Burton Latimer Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Burton Latimer’s crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed it 51.9% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national figure of 8.1. This disparity underscores the area’s relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 41.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.4%) and drugs (9.8%). The prevalence of violent crime, while lower than the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), remains a concern for local residents, particularly given its share of total incidents. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as the start of summer often correlates with increased social activity and, in some cases, spikes in public order issues. However, the area’s overall low crime rate suggests a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and the characteristics of a small built-up area with limited commercial or industrial activity. Property crimes were rare, with only 5 incidents reported, far below the UK average for this category. This may reflect the area’s residential nature and the absence of high-density retail or nightlife hubs that typically drive such offences. While the rate of anti-social behaviour is 37% below the UK average, the sharp increase in this category this month highlights the need for continued monitoring of community dynamics. The drugs category, though small in absolute terms, is 48% above the UK average, indicating a potential localised issue that may require targeted interventions. Overall, the data suggests a balance between the area’s inherent safety and the challenges of managing smaller-scale issues that can arise in any community.

June 2025 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes (+100%) and anti-social behaviour (+66.7%), suggesting a possible uptick in community tensions or localised incidents. The rise in drug offences, now at 0.4 per 1,000 residents (48% above the UK average), contrasts with the area’s overall low crime profile. Conversely, violent crimes decreased by 10.5% (from 19 to 17), a reduction that may reflect seasonal patterns or improved policing in high-risk zones. Anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes 24.4% of total crimes, rose sharply, possibly linked to increased social activity during the summer months. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, though this remains a rare occurrence (0.1 per 1,000). These shifts highlight the importance of targeted interventions in areas where drug use and anti-social conduct are rising, even as the overall crime rate remains below national levels.

Burton Latimer’s crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local dynamics, though seasonal factors may have influenced activity levels. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance during peak hours or in high-traffic zones. Monthly exposure translates to one crime for roughly every 260 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 10,656, highlights the relatively low risk individuals face. This rate is lower than the UK average, with the area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) being 44% below the national benchmark for that category. However, the drugs category (0.4 per 1,000) is 48% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect localised challenges in substance use or policing priorities. The stability in overall crime rates, combined with these nuanced differences, illustrates the complexity of comparing a small built-up area to broader national trends.