Crime in Burrsville: statistics, rates and trends
699 crimes were recorded in Burrsville in the 12 months to August 2026, 115.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Burrsville at a glance
- Crime trends in Burrsville
- Types of crime in Burrsville
- Burrsville compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Burrsville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burrsville
- Demographics of Burrsville
- Questions about crime in Burrsville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (247), anti-social behaviour (118) and shoplifting (81) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Burrsville | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 699 | 14,944 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.0 | 95.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,079 | 156,759 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burrsville peaked in the year to August 2025 (748 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (531). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 699 | 115.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 748 | 123.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 656 | 107.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 531 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 571 | 93.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 538 | 88.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 574 | 94.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 95.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 653 | 107.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 58 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 51 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Burrsville recorded notably more shoplifting (58% above the national rate), vehicle crime (36% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (32% above the national rate), and notably less public order (21% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 118 and vehicle crime rose from 31 to 41, while shoplifting fell from 223 to 81 and public order fell from 46 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 247 | 40.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 19.4 | 15.4 | +151% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 13.3 | 8.5 | -64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 8.9 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 48 | 7.9 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 41 | 6.7 | 5.0 | +32% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.3 | 6.7 | -30% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 2.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burrsville; the highest is St John's, Tendring (117.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Little Clacton, Tendring (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burrsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's | 829 | 117.9 | +3% |
| Eastcliff | 259 | 75.2 | -35% |
| St Paul's | 299 | 98.0 | -15% |
| Cann Hall | 418 | 67.9 | -41% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -50% |
| Little Clacton | 158 | 44.2 | -62% |
| Coppins | 958 | 108.8 | -5% |
| Bluehouse | 631 | 103.6 | -10% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Burrsville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Jubilee Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Tellin Way | 36 |
| On or near Auger Road | 32 |
| On or near Foxglove Close | 29 |
| On or near Foots Farm Lane | 19 |
| On or near Shalfleet Court | 19 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 18 |
Of the 581 crimes in Burrsville with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 219 | 37.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 195 | 33.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 74 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Burrsville has an estimated population of 6,079 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (42%, against 22%), more residents with no qualifications (34%, against 18%) and an older population (34%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burrsville average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Burrsville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 41.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 41.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 2.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 14.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burrsville a safe place to live?
Burrsville recorded 115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 910th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Burrsville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 247 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Burrsville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burrsville was down 7% on the year before: 699 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 748 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burrsville?
About 6,079 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burrsville?
Burrsville is policed by Essex.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.