Crime in Burnham-on-Crouch: statistics, rates and trends
556 crimes were recorded in Burnham-on-Crouch in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Burnham-on-Crouch at a glance
- Crime trends in Burnham-on-Crouch
- Types of crime in Burnham-on-Crouch
- Burnham-on-Crouch compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Burnham-on-Crouch
- Streets with the most crime in Burnham-on-Crouch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Burnham-on-Crouch
- Population and deprivation in Burnham-on-Crouch
- Questions about crime in Burnham-on-Crouch
- About this data
556 crimes were recorded in Burnham-on-Crouch in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 269 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Burnham-on-Crouch has the 1,029th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Burnham-on-Crouch | Maldon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 556 | 3,456 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 50.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,831 | 69,131 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Burnham-on-Crouch was highest in the year to July 2021 (704 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (471). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 556 | 56.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 471 | 47.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 534 | 54.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 578 | 58.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 674 | 68.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 704 | 71.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 580 | 59.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 593 | 60.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 474 | 48.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 39 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Burnham-on-Crouch 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 anti-social behaviour (+145%) and shoplifting (+30%). The largest falls were in public order (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 269 | 27.4 | 0.80 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 71 | 7.2 | 0.47 | +145% |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 4.9 | 0.59 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.8 | 0.55 | +6% |
| Public order | 33 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -40% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 0.46 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.4 | 0.50 | +20% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 0.34 | -27% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -15% |
| Burglary | 8 | 0.8 | 0.23 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 0.84 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.62 | +67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Burnham-on-Crouch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 48.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Burnham-on-Crouch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Burnham-on-Crouch
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Burnham-on-Crouch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Burnham-on-Crouch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Burnham-on-Crouch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Burnham-on-Crouch
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 24 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Burnham-on-Crouch
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Burnham-on-Crouch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Burnham-on-Crouch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Burnham-on-Crouch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Burnham-on-Crouch
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Burnham-on-Crouch
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Burnham-on-Crouch 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Burnham-on-Crouch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Burnham-on-Crouch.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnham-on-Crouch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southminster | 250 | 50.0 | -12% |
| Great Wakering | 366 | 51.4 | -9% |
| Ashingdon | 171 | 26.7 | -53% |
| Rochford | 1,203 | 84.1 | +49% |
| Hockley and Hawkwell | 504 | 31.6 | -44% |
| Southend-on-Sea | 20,967 | 113.2 | +100% |
| Hullbridge | 238 | 43.7 | -23% |
| South Woodham Ferrers | 785 | 49.5 | -13% |
2 areas within Burnham-on-Crouch, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Burnham-on-Crouch South had the highest rate (72.8 per 1,000) and Burnham-on-Crouch North the lowest (44.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnham-on-Crouch South | Neighbourhood | 4,258 | 310 | 72.8 |
| Burnham-on-Crouch North | Neighbourhood | 5,573 | 246 | 44.1 |
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 Burnham-on-Crouch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Brickwall Close | 38 |
| On or near Church Road | 19 |
| On or near The Leas | 19 |
| On or near Beauchamps | 17 |
| On or near Glynn Road | 16 |
| On or near West Ley | 15 |
| On or near Chapel Road | 14 |
| On or near Marsh Road | 14 |
| On or near York Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Burnham-on-Crouch 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 180 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 24.3% |
| Not recorded | 71 | 12.8% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 9.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 5.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 32 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Burnham-on-Crouch has an estimated population of 9,831. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Burnham-on-Crouch sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Burnham-on-Crouch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Burnham-on-Crouch a safe place to live?
Burnham-on-Crouch recorded 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Burnham-on-Crouch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 269 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (71).
Is crime in Burnham-on-Crouch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnham-on-Crouch was up 18% on the year before: 556 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 471 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Burnham-on-Crouch?
Burnham-on-Crouch 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 Burnham-on-Crouch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.