Crime in Burstead: statistics, rates and trends

588 crimes were recorded in Burstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 282 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burstead has the 3,255th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Burstead was highest in the year to July 2020 (883 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (490). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burstead 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+56%) and anti-social behaviour (+32%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-48%).

Violence and sexual offences in Burstead

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burstead recorded 282 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 48.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Burstead

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burstead recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Burstead

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burstead recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Burstead

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burstead recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Burstead

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burstead recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Burstead

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burstead recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Burstead

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burstead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Burstead

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burstead recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Burstead

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burstead recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Burstead

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burstead recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Burstead

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burstead recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Burstead

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burstead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Burstead

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Burstead recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Burstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burstead.

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 Burstead over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burstead 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.

Burstead has an estimated population of 13,147. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burstead sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Burstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.