Crime Rate in Burton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton

The total recorded crimes in Burton, East Staffordshire, UK in July 2025 are around 156 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton crime rate of 19.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (56.76% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
Burton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17
  • Petrol Station 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 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 July 2025 the Burton has recorded 156 crimes with crime rate of 0.90 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burton)CrimesRank (Burton)CrimesRank (Burton)
Stapenhill86 21,030 2933 2
Eton Park66 6828 5921 3
Shobnall82 3934 3914 4
Town56 9903 4798 5
Anglesey72 4684 8659 7
Winshill71 5609 9648 8
Horninglow65 7810 6698 6
Branston64 8743 7570 9
Heath25 11415 10346 10
Tutbury and Outwoods40 10318 12337 11
Stretton21 13334 11265 13
Needwood19 14313 13280 12
Churnet24 12159 16172 16
Brizlincote14 16255 14207 14
Crown19 15221 15201 15
Yoxall11 1776 20102 17
Rolleston on Dove8 20109 1787 20
Bagots6 21106 1896 18
Abbey9 1880 1995 19
Weaver8 1970 2157 21

Burton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202516
May 202523
April 202515
March 202512
February 202510
January 202515
December 202414
November 202418
October 202416
September 202411
August 202414

A total of 614 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202537
May 202539
April 202554
March 202555
February 202545
January 202549
December 202453
November 202453
October 202452
September 202455
August 202464

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20256
April 20258
March 202510
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 264 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202522
April 202527
March 202528
February 202519
January 202517
December 202419
November 202429
October 202427
September 202424
August 202426

A total of 214 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202517
May 202517
April 202517
March 202514
February 202512
January 202519
December 202417
November 202423
October 202418
September 202420
August 202416

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20251
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20257
April 202517
March 202511
February 20257
January 202510
December 20248
November 202410
October 202414
September 20248
August 202413

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

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
July 20251
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

High Crime Locations Burton in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Anson Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Market Place (Map)
Total9
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. B5416 (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Russell Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Orchard Park (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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