Burwell Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell's January 2024 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places it 54.1% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national picture where crime rates often exceed 7 per 1,000. This built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, characterised by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial activity, recorded 22 crimes in total, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.5% of the total. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—may have influenced the crime profile, as evidenced by the notable rise in public order offences. While the overall rate remains low, the breakdown of crime types reveals a nuanced picture: violent crime is 42% below the UK average, but 'other crime' is 257% above, suggesting localised issues that warrant attention. The area's low population density (6,484 residents) further contextualises the minimal absolute number of crimes, reinforcing the perception of Burwell as a relatively safe community. However, the month-on-month increase in certain categories, such as public order and criminal damage, highlights the need for continued vigilance and community-focused initiatives to address emerging trends. These findings underscore the importance of tailoring local strategies to the unique dynamics of a built-up area, where factors such as seasonal transitions and the interplay between residential and commercial spaces may shape crime patterns.

January 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from one to three incidents—a surge that may partly explain the month-on-month rise in overall crime rates. This shift, though small in absolute terms, highlights potential challenges in managing public spaces during the post-holiday period. Criminal damage and arson, along with other theft, both doubled from zero to one incident each, suggesting a shift in criminal focus during this time. Violent crimes, however, remained 42% below the UK average (1.5 per 1,000 vs. 2.6 per 1,000), a trend consistent with Burwell's historically low levels of violent crime. The breakdown also revealed that 'other crime' was 257% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000 vs. 0.1 per 1,000), a category that may include localised issues such as nuisance complaints or minor disputes. These findings highlight the need for targeted policing efforts in areas where public order and property crimes are rising, even as the overall profile remains safer than the national average. For residents, the doubling of criminal damage and arson incidents offers a concrete data point to consider when assessing local safety.

Burwell's crime rate in January 2024 (3.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 99.4% increase from December 2023's rate of 1.7 per 1,000, yet it remains 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This contrast underscores the area's relative safety, particularly when considering the daily context: over 31 days, an average of one reported crime occurred per day, a figure that, while notable, aligns with the low-risk profile of a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire. The monthly exposure rate—1 crime for every 295 residents—further illustrates that, despite the month-on-month rise, the absolute number of crimes (22) is negligible given the population of 6,484. This statistic is especially meaningful for local families, as it reinforces the perception of Burwell as a low-crime community. When compared to larger urban centres, where crime rates often exceed 10 per 1,000, Burwell's figures highlight the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining security. The population-scaled perspective also suggests that even with the rise in certain categories, the overall risk to residents remains minimal, particularly when juxtaposed against national trends.