Burwell Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.9% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, a trend that aligns with its character as a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 46.7% of all incidents—though this rate (2.2 per 1,000) remained 25% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.0% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000, 39% below the national average. These patterns suggest a community where violent crime, though present, is less prevalent than in larger urban centres. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may have influenced activity, though the area's low population density likely contributes to its subdued crime profile. Other theft, at 10.0% of total crimes, saw a stark 200% increase from May, though its rate (0.5 per 1,000) still remained 23% below the UK average. This contrast between absolute increases and relative standing highlights the need to interpret statistics within Burwell's unique demographic and geographic framework.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 14 cases. This surge, coupled with a 200% jump in other theft (from 1 to 3), highlights shifting patterns in the area's crime mix. While property crimes remained low—just 8 incidents compared to 14 violent crimes—the category of 'other crime' rose 33% above the UK average, indicating a rare outlier in Burwell's otherwise subdued profile. Shoplifting doubled (1 to 2 cases), a figure 44% below the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50%, and criminal damage and arson dropped 33%, suggesting targeted policing or seasonal factors may have curbed certain offences. These changes offer a nuanced view of how crime ebbs and flows in a small built-up area.

Burwell's crime rate in June 2023 rose 36.6% compared to May 2023, moving from 3.4 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 45.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw one reported crime every 30 days, a figure that contextualises the rate as relatively low. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 216 residents, illustrating the sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. While the population of 6,484 means individual exposure is minimal, the month-on-month rise suggests seasonal factors—such as the start of summer—may have influenced activity patterns. This contrasts with the UK-wide trend, where higher population densities typically correlate with more frequent reporting, though Burwell's data remains consistent with its rural-suburban character.