Crime Rate in Burton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton

The total recorded crimes in Burton, East Staffordshire, UK in May 2025 are around 135 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton crime rate of 17.27 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-18.52% decrease)
Burton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Police Station with total crimes: 9

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 areas in the East Staffordshire.

    • 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 areas in the East Staffordshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Burton has recorded 135 crimes with crime rate of 17.27 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burton)CrimesRank (Burton)CrimesRank (Burton)
Stapenhill68 31,030 2933 2
Eton Park69 2828 5921 3
Shobnall67 4934 3914 4
Town60 5903 4798 5
Horninglow52 8810 6698 6
Anglesey54 6684 8659 7
Branston51 9743 7570 9
Winshill54 7609 9648 8
Heath31 10415 10346 10
Tutbury and Outwoods31 11318 12337 11
Stretton15 14334 11265 13
Needwood24 13313 13280 12
Crown28 12221 15201 15
Brizlincote10 17255 14207 14
Churnet13 15159 16172 16
Bagots10 16106 1896 18
Yoxall6 2076 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove7 18109 1787 20
Abbey4 2180 1995 19
Weaver7 1970 2157 21

Burton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (54 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 241 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202519
December 202417
November 202423
October 202418
September 202420
August 202416
July 202421
June 202424
May 202423

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202527
March 202528
February 202519
January 202517
December 202419
November 202429
October 202427
September 202424
August 202426
July 202425
June 202458
May 202423

A total of 735 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202554
March 202555
February 202545
January 202549
December 202453
November 202453
October 202452
September 202455
August 202464
July 202459
June 202498
May 202459

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 202414
July 20243
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20249
September 20243
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202517
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413
July 202414
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Burton in May 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Robbery1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Fleet Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Wyllie Mews (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting1
6. Anson Court (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Shannon Approach (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sheffield Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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