Crime Rate in Burton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burton

The total recorded crimes in Burton, Pembrokeshire, UK in March 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burton crime rate of 0.38 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:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Burton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Park with total crimes: 2
  • Front Street with total crimes: 1

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 Pembrokeshire:

    • In 2024, Burton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Pembrokeshire average, with 24 crimes compared to 151.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burton recorded fewer crimes than 58 out of 58 other cities.

    • In 2023, Burton had fewer crimes than the Pembrokeshire average, with 39 crimes compared to 175. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burton recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 58 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Pembrokeshire, Burton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Burton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Burton has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.38 ranking 53th out of 58 in the Pembrokeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Burton crimes were 24. The crime rate of Burton in 2024 was 264.54 (year) or 22.04 (month) ranking it 59 dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burton were around 39 crimes with yearly crime rate of 231.66 (year) or 19.31 (month) ranking 58 most dangerous area in the Pembrokeshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pembrokeshire)CrimesRank (Pembrokeshire)CrimesRank (Pembrokeshire)
Pembroke Dock: Central30 11390 4492 1
Haverfordwest: Castle38 6673 1489 2
Tenby: South55 1290 9286 12
Haverfordwest: Prendergast37 7533 2419 4
Pembroke: Monkton and St Mary South50 2364 5354 6
Milford: West46 3356 6423 3
Bro Gwaun39 5432 3366 5
Haverfordwest: Priory44 4257 10335 8
Haverfordwest: Garth30 13298 8346 7
Milford: North30 12303 7191 21
Milford: East33 8249 12313 9
Milford: Hubberston32 9230 14286 13
Milford: Central13 26241 13310 10
Pembroke Dock: Market30 10216 15280 14
Milford: Hakin23 15142 21308 11
Haverfordwest: Portfield16 21250 11274 15
Pembroke Dock: Bush23 14186 18270 16
Pembroke: St Mary North15 22213 16238 18
Fishguard: North East21 16117 27186 22
Crymych and Mynachlog-ddu11 29159 20248 17
Martletwy18 19186 17219 20
Johnston20 17183 19233 19
Pembroke Dock: Bufferland19 18123 25183 23
Neyland: West16 2084 34151 29
Merlin's Bridge12 28128 22144 30
Goodwick8 36127 23152 27
Neyland: East15 23109 30168 26
Fishguard: North West10 33122 26170 24
St Florence and St Mary Out Liberty6 41123 2491 38
Rudbaxton and Spittal14 2461 4593 37
Narberth: Urban13 27109 29170 25
Wiston14 2540 5145 53
Lamphey1 5876 39152 28
Saundersfoot South10 32116 2872 49
Pembroke: St Michael11 3049 4881 43
Tenby: North6 4496 33133 31
Manorbier and Penally3 52100 31113 32
Kilgetty and Begelly11 3178 37104 35
Maenclochog8 3598 32104 34
St Ishmael's2 5461 44105 33
Letterston10 3480 3687 40
Cilgerran and Eglwyswrw7 3881 35101 36
Lampeter Velfrey8 3741 5068 50
East Williamston7 3978 3874 48
Pembroke Dock: Pennar5 4649 4789 39
St Dogmaels2 5673 4076 46
Llangwm6 4027 5876 44
St David's5 4857 4685 41
The Havens6 4269 4182 42
Solva2 5566 4275 47
Hundleton5 4763 4376 45
Amroth and Saundersfoot North6 4336 5348 51
Narberth: Rural5 4529 5628 59
Carew and Jeffreyston1 5746 4946 52
Llanrhian4 4929 5744 54
Newport and Dinas4 5030 5543 55
Camrose4 5140 5240 56
Boncath and Clydau1 5932 5439 57

Burton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In November 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Burton in March 2025

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

1. Meadow Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Front Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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