Crime Rate in Burrsville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burrsville

The total recorded crimes in Burrsville, Tendring, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burrsville crime rate of 11.74 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 Burrsville, encompassing approximately 5,109 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Burrsville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7

How safe is Burrsville?

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

  • Relative to Tendring:

    • In 2024, Burrsville reported a higher crime volume than the Tendring average, with 780 crimes compared to 471. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Burrsville witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

    • In 2023, Burrsville experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tendring average, with 591 crimes compared to 432. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Burrsville witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Tendring.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tendring, Burrsville has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Burrsville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Burrsville has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 11.74 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Tendring, UK

In 2024, the total Burrsville crimes were 780. The crime rate of Burrsville in 2024 was 152.65 (year) or 12.72 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Tendring.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burrsville were around 591 crimes with yearly crime rate of 115.66 (year) or 9.64 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Tendring.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burrsville)CrimesRank (Burrsville)CrimesRank (Burrsville)
St James230 12,717 12,356 1
Dovercourt All Saints90 21,045 21,150 2
Coppins65 3897 5932 3
West Clacton & Jaywick Sands59 5973 3873 4
Harwich & Kingsway51 9899 4824 5
St John's55 6797 6673 6
Bluehouse43 10617 8619 7
Lawford, Manningtree & Mistley53 7499 10417 10
St Osyth53 8567 9495 9
Walton34 15470 13401 11
Brightlingsea39 12493 11399 12
Weeley & Tendring40 11486 12297 18
Pier30 19369 16367 13
St Paul's38 13388 14332 14
Frinton35 14279 18319 17
Alresford & Elmstead30 18379 15332 15
Cann Hall31 17311 17325 16
Eastcliff33 16263 19274 19
Thorpe, Beaumont & Great Holland11 27248 20270 20
Kirby-le-Soken & Hamford23 20146 26144 25
Ardleigh & Little Bromley11 25213 21221 21
Dovercourt Bay18 21121 28113 28
St Bartholomew's16 22202 22214 22
Homelands14 24182 25204 23
Stour Valley4 30197 23127 27
The Bentleys & Frating15 23136 27135 26
Little Clacton9 28182 24158 24
The Oakleys & Wix11 2674 2968 31
Dovercourt Tollgate1 3251 3177 29
Kirby Cross9 2937 3249 32
Dovercourt Vines & Parkeston3 3162 3070 30

Burrsville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (33 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202510
February 202512
January 202527
December 202418
November 202433
October 202454
September 202416
August 202428
July 202423
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202520
March 202518
February 202515
January 202511
December 202419
November 202421
October 202420
September 202419
August 202418
July 202421
June 202438
May 202418

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 202510
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
May 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244

High Crime Locations Burrsville in May 2025

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

1. Jubilee Avenue (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Auger Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tellin Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Bramwood Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Farmleigh Avenue (Map)
Total1
Robbery1

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