Burwell Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,484, 26 crimes reported in October 2023 equates to 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 50% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places Burwell significantly among the safer areas in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 23.1% of reported crimes (6 cases), followed by other theft (23.1%, 6 cases) and burglary (15.4%, 4 cases). The balance between property and violent crime in Burwell diverges from the UK profile, where violent crime typically constitutes a smaller share. Seasonal factors may partly explain trends: with clocks going back in October and darker evenings coinciding with Halloween, outdoor activity patterns could influence crime dynamics. The low overall rate aligns with Burwell's character as a relatively small built-up area with limited nightlife and commercial density, though the sharp rise in burglary and other theft suggests vulnerabilities in residential security or targeted criminal activity. Property crime remains dominant (61.5% of total cases), reflecting the area’s likely reliance on domestic spaces rather than high-traffic retail zones. These figures contextualise Burwell’s position within broader UK crime trends, highlighting both the effectiveness of local crime prevention and the need for targeted interventions in specific categories.

October 2023 saw significant shifts in crime types compared to September. Burglary cases surged by 300%, rising from 1 to 4, while other theft increased by 100% (from 0 to 6). This contrasts with steep declines in shoplifting (-75%) and public order offences (-75%), which fell from 4 to 1 each. The category of other theft—45% above the UK average—suggests a localised trend that may relate to specific vulnerabilities in personal property protection or unsecured premises. Conversely, violence and sexual offences (67% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (61% below UK average) remained lower than national benchmarks, potentially reflecting Burwell’s quieter community profile. The dominance of property crime (61.5% of total cases) over violent crime (23.1%) further underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, with burglary and other theft outpacing the UK’s typical emphasis on violent crime. Residents might find the 100% increase in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a need for heightened awareness around securing valuables, especially in light of seasonal transitions.

Burwell’s crime rate dropped by 13.4% from 4.6 per 1,000 in September to 4.0 per 1,000 in October, reflecting a sustained period of relative safety. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 249 residents, a monthly exposure figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents within the area’s population. On a daily basis, the average was roughly one crime per day, a statistic that may help residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. When scaled to the population, the 4.0 per 1,000 rate means that, over the course of a year, each resident in Burwell would statistically experience 0.48 crimes—a figure well below the UK average of 0.96 per resident. This contrast highlights Burwell’s effectiveness in maintaining community safety, though the sharp rise in burglary and other theft indicates areas requiring focused attention. The combination of low overall crime and specific category fluctuations suggests that while the area remains generally secure, targeted measures may be necessary to address emerging patterns in property-related offences.