Burwell Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In Burwell, a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, the per-capita risk of encountering crime in September 2023 was exceptionally low, with a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 42.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscores the area’s generally safe environment. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (26.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.3%) and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a small, stable community where routine crime is rare. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and the start of university terms—may have influenced local dynamics, though the overall rate remains consistent with Burwell’s historical trend of low crime. Violence and sexual offences, while slightly higher than August, remain 56% below the UK average, a testament to the area’s effective community policing and limited exposure to high-risk environments. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, has seen a 36.4% month-on-month decline, potentially linked to the quieter pace of life as summer fades. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes, combined with the relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000), further illustrates the area’s distinct crime profile. Burwell’s experience highlights how even small built-up areas can maintain low crime rates through a combination of geographic isolation, community cohesion, and the absence of high-density urban pressures that drive more complex crime patterns.

September 2023 saw a striking 300% rise in public order offences, with incidents increasing from one to four. This sharp jump, while notable, remains below the UK average for the category by 3%. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 36.4% compared to August, dropping from 11 to 7 incidents. This decline may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, as the area transitions from summer activities to quieter autumn routines. Violence and sexual offences also rose slightly, increasing by 14.3% to eight incidents, though this figure remains 56% below the UK average. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of property and violent offences, with property crimes (11 incidents) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (8). Shoplifting rates in Burwell were 7% above the UK average, a small but consistent deviation that may be linked to local retail patterns. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime trends even in areas with historically low rates.

Burwell's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.2. This decline aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, which has consistently positioned it below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, a statistic that translates to a monthly exposure rate far lower than the national context. With a population of 6,484, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime in Burwell remains significantly lower than in larger urban centres. The drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 36.4% month-on-month, may partly reflect the seasonal transition as university freshers settle into routines and local events shift to quieter patterns. These figures reinforce the area’s reputation as a relatively safe place to live, where crime remains a rare rather than routine occurrence.