Crime Rate in Burton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton

The total recorded crimes in Burton, East Staffordshire, UK in March 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton crime rate of 19.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Burton, encompassing approximately 7,817 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (47.37% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
Burton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Market Place with total crimes: 11

How safe is Burton?

To understand the safety of Burton, we need to analyze Burton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Staffordshire:

    • In 2024, Burton reported a higher crime volume than the East Staffordshire average, with 2,068 crimes compared to 527. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burton experienced a greater number of crimes than the East Staffordshire average, with 1,811 crimes compared to 486. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burton witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Staffordshire, Burton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Burton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burton has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 0.38 ranking 1th out of 20 in the East Staffordshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burton crimes were 2,068. The crime rate of Burton in 2024 was 264.54 (year) or 22.04 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burton were around 1,811 crimes with yearly crime rate of 231.66 (year) or 19.31 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the East Staffordshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)CrimesRank (East Staffordshire)
Stapenhill86 21,030 2933 2
Eton Park50 5828 5921 3
Shobnall76 3934 3914 4
Town44 8903 4798 5
Anglesey55 4684 8659 7
Horninglow44 7810 6698 6
Winshill50 6609 9648 8
Branston37 9743 7570 9
Heath27 11415 10346 10
Stretton30 10334 11265 13
Tutbury and Outwoods16 15318 12337 11
Needwood25 13313 13280 12
Crown26 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote19 14255 14207 14
Churnet9 16159 16172 16
Yoxall7 1876 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove4 20109 1787 20
Abbey7 1780 1995 19
Bagots3 21106 1896 18
Weaver5 1970 2157 21

Burton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (64 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (65 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (49 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202519
December 202417
November 202423
October 202418
September 202420
August 202416
July 202421
June 202424
May 202423
April 202418

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 129 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 202412
May 20248
April 202414

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202519
January 202517
December 202419
November 202429
October 202427
September 202424
August 202426
July 202425
June 202458
May 202423
April 202449

A total of 707 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202545
January 202549
December 202453
November 202453
October 202452
September 202455
August 202464
July 202459
June 202498
May 202459
April 202465

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 202414
July 20243
June 202436
May 202419
April 202414

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202414

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 202410
September 20244
August 202411
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202413

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Burton in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burton postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Market Place (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Union Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
8. Anson Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
9. Pembroke Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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