Crime in Burton and Holme: statistics, rates and trends

85 crimes were recorded in Burton and Holme in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 34 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Burton and Holme has the 3,809th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Burton and Holme was highest in the year to July 2020 (115 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (75). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 Burton and Holme 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.

Violence and sexual offences in Burton and Holme

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burton and Holme recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Burton and Holme

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burton and Holme recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Burton and Holme

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burton and Holme recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Burton and Holme

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burton and Holme recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Burton and Holme

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burton and Holme recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Burton and Holme

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burton and Holme recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Burton and Holme

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burton and Holme recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Burton and Holme

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burton and Holme recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Burton and Holme

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burton and Holme recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Burton and Holme

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burton and Holme recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Burton and Holme

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burton and Holme recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Burton and Holme over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burton and Holme 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.

Burton and Holme has an estimated population of 3,034. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burton and Holme sits in decile 8.4, 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 Burton and Holme. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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