Crime in Burrsville: statistics, rates and trends
670 crimes were recorded in Burrsville in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Burrsville
- Questions about crime in Burrsville
- About this data
670 crimes were recorded in Burrsville in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 243 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burrsville has the 1,017th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burrsville | Tendring | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 670 | 14,639 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.2 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,079 | 156,759 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burrsville was highest in the year to July 2025 (755 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (520). Over the whole period it rose 5%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 670 | 110.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 755 | 124.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 647 | 106.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 541 | 89.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 576 | 94.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 520 | 85.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 579 | 95.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 590 | 97.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 636 | 104.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 61 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burrsville over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+132%) and vehicle crime (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-65%) and public order (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 243 | 40.0 | 1.17 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 16.8 | 1.09 | +132% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 13.8 | 1.67 | -65% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 8.7 | 1.29 | -4% |
| Other theft | 44 | 7.2 | 1.13 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 6.4 | 1.30 | +22% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.3 | 0.79 | -30% |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.6 | 0.74 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.1 | 2.20 | +62% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -20% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 0.73 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.80 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burrsville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burrsville recorded 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burrsville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burrsville recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 132% on the year before. It made up 15.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burrsville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burrsville recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 65% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burrsville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burrsville recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burrsville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burrsville recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burrsville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burrsville recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burrsville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burrsville recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burrsville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burrsville recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burrsville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burrsville recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burrsville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burrsville recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burrsville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burrsville recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burrsville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burrsville recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burrsville
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burrsville recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Burrsville
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burrsville recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burrsville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burrsville.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burrsville |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's | 806 | 114.7 | +4% |
| Eastcliff | 253 | 73.5 | -33% |
| St Paul's | 301 | 98.7 | -10% |
| Cann Hall | 413 | 67.0 | -39% |
| St Bartholomew's | 290 | 57.5 | -48% |
| Little Clacton | 153 | 42.8 | -61% |
| Coppins | 927 | 105.3 | -4% |
| Bluehouse | 594 | 97.6 | -11% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Burrsville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Jubilee Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 57 |
| On or near Auger Road | 30 |
| On or near Tellin Way | 30 |
| On or near Foxglove Close | 26 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 18 |
| On or near Chantry Close | 18 |
| On or near Pauline Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burrsville over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 211 | 31.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 177 | 26.4% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 15.2% |
| Under investigation | 76 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Burrsville has an estimated population of 6,079. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burrsville sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burrsville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 51.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
Is Burrsville a safe place to live?
Burrsville recorded 110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Burrsville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 243 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Burrsville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burrsville was down 11% on the year before: 670 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 755 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burrsville?
Burrsville is policed by Essex. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Burrsville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.