Burbage Crime Overview
Burbage is the safest small town in Leicestershire, and is the 82nd safest overall out of Leicestershire's 237 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Burbage in 2020 was 31 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Leicestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 132% lower than the Leicestershire rate of 71 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Burbage is the 123rd safest small town, and the 5,123rd safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Burbage was the worst small town in Leicestershire for criminal damage and arson, with 15 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.95 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2020 was also a bad month for Burbage residents, when it was Leicestershire's most dangerous small town for drugs, recording 4 crimes at a rate of 0.25 per 1,000 residents. Burbage recorded 3 reports of other crime during April 2020, making its crime rate of 0.19 the worst small town for other crime in Leicestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Burbage are violence and sexual offences, with 185 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 12. This is 27% higher than 2019's figure of 135 offences and a difference of 3.18 from 2019's crime rate of 9. Burbage's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, the same as 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Burbage to other towns and cities
See how Burbage shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Burbage and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Burbage Crime Map
Crime in Burbage Compared To Leicestershire
Summary of Crimes in Burbage This Year
| Burbage | Leicestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 78 | 4.95 | 12,753 | 12.03 | 143% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2 | 0.13 | 1,154 | 1.09 | 738% safer |
| Burglary | 31 | 1.97 | 4,513 | 4.26 | 116% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 56 | 3.56 | 8,501 | 8.02 | 125% safer |
| Drugs | 12 | 0.76 | 2,645 | 2.49 | 228% safer |
| Other Crime | 21 | 1.33 | 1,837 | 1.73 | 30% safer |
| Other Theft | 54 | 3.43 | 5,978 | 5.64 | 64% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.06 | 637 | 0.60 | 900% safer |
| Public Order | 43 | 2.73 | 9,360 | 8.83 | 223% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.06 | 720 | 0.68 | 1033% safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.32 | 2,848 | 2.69 | 741% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 5 | 0.32 | 539 | 0.51 | 59% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 70 | 4.45 | 6,044 | 5.70 | 28% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 185 | 11.75 | 31,032 | 29.27 | 149% safer |
Burbage Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage | 486 | 30.87 | - |
| Glenfields | 360 | 33.79 | 9% more dangerous |
| Thurmaston | 347 | 33.80 | 9% more dangerous |
| Whitwick | 291 | 33.83 | 9% more dangerous |
| Broughton Astley | 335 | 36.33 | 15% more dangerous |
| Braunstone | 652 | 37.42 | 18% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Burbage
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Burbage
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sapcote Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Flamville Road | Offender given a caution |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Flamville Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Flamville Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sunnyhill South | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Forryan Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near St James'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Sketchley Old Village | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Martin'S | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Offender given a caution |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Coventry Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Britannia Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Primrose Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Woodbank | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Woodbank | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Oak Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Windsor Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Lucas Road | Formal action is not in the public interest |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sketchley Manor Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Burbage Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 3.9 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 5.0 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.44 | 0.44 | 0.19 | 0.13 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.2 | 6 | 4.4 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.6 | 6 | 4.3 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.25 | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.76 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.57 | 0.70 | 0.57 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 2.6 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.4 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.06 | 0.06 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.89 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 2.7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.06 | 0.19 | 0.13 | 0.06 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.51 | 0.64 | 0.13 | 0.32 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.06 | 0.25 | 0.06 | 0.32 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 7 | 12 | 9 | 12 | Getting worse |
Changes In Burbage's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Burbage's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Burbage that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Recreation Ground | 3 | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1.6 |
Comparing Burbage to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Burbage | 30.87 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 54% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 60% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 63% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 64% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 64% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 68% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 70% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 71% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 77% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 77% more dangerous |
Crime in Burbage's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burbage Sketchley & Stretton | 443 | 45 | Second |
| Burbage St Catherines | 319 | 54 | First |
Crime in Burbage During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Burbage change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in April, when Burbage saw a 1,100% increase in anti-social behaviour. Burbage saw a large fall in vehicle crime during August, when it fell by 86% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +900% | +1,100% | +20% | +100% | +150% | +75% | -29% | -17% | - | +50% |
| Burglary | -38% | -67% | -25% | - | - | +200% | -50% | - | -78% | -83% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +40% | -67% | -57% | -60% | -43% | -33% | +650% | +50% | -57% | -83% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | -50% | -75% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | +200% | - | - | +200% | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -71% | -40% | +50% | - | - | +300% | -58% | +75% | - | +125% |
| Public Order | +50% | - | -33% | +150% | +400% | -40% | +250% | -75% | -50% | -50% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -33% | -78% | - | +400% | -43% | -86% | -17% | +160% | - | -71% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +175% | +18% | +22% | +55% | +33% | +42% | +43% | +25% | +50% | +50% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Burbage
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Burbage's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 31 Dec 2021