Burwell Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 62.7% below the UK average of 7.5. This low rate reflects the area's character as a small built-up community with limited commercial density and strong local policing. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents, though this rate is 65% below the UK average. The second most common category was criminal damage and arson, which rose sharply by 66.7% compared to the previous month, a development that may partly explain by the proximity of Bonfire Night. This category's rate is 36% above the UK average, highlighting an unusual spike that could be linked to seasonal festivities. Shoplifting, while only accounting for 11.1% of incidents, saw a 100% increase from the prior month, though it remains 45% below the UK average. The overall crime picture suggests a community where property crimes are relatively rare, but targeted incidents—such as criminal damage—can still occur in response to specific local events. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (71% below UK average) and public order offences (62% below UK average) further reinforces the area's generally stable environment, though the spike in criminal damage indicates areas for continued monitoring.

November 2023 saw a 66.7% increase in criminal damage and arson, the most significant rise among all categories. This jump from 3 to 5 incidents is particularly notable given that Burwell's rate for this category is 36% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The rise may partly explain by the timing of Bonfire Night, which falls in November and can lead to increased fire-related incidents. Conversely, burglary decreased by 50%, dropping from 4 to 2 incidents—a trend consistent with seasonal patterns where outdoor crimes tend to decline in colder months. Shoplifting also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents, though this rate remains 45% below the UK average. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 65% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, suggesting that the area's community dynamics and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating more severe crimes.

Burwell's crime rate in November 2023 fell 30.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 4.0 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in small built-up areas, where crime often dips in late autumn as local events wind down. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that reflects the low overall rate and the community's relatively stable environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 360 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this population of 6,484. When scaled to the area's size, this suggests that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, though the small number of incidents still requires attention from local authorities. The population context further underscores that even with the recorded crimes, the area's overall safety profile remains markedly better than the UK average.