Burwell Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Burwell, 2.5 crimes were reported in September 2024 — a rate 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime per 30 days for any given resident, though the distribution across crime types reveals patterns tied to the area’s seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences made up 37.5% of all crimes, with six incidents recorded, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage each accounted for 18.8%. These figures align with the start of the academic year, as September typically sees increased foot traffic in local schools and the return of university students to nearby Cambridge. The low overall rate may partly reflect Burwell’s character as a relatively small, built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial density likely contribute to lower opportunities for certain crimes. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Burwell was 66% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s quieter public spaces and lower population density compared to major urban centres. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage likely linked to the transition from summer to autumn, when community events and social gatherings shift indoors.

September 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to August. Shoplifting and vehicle crime both doubled, rising from zero to two and one incidents respectively, while anti-social behaviour increased from zero to three. These spikes may reflect the return of students to local universities and the associated increase in retail activity. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50%, from two to one, and criminal damage and arson decreased by 25%, from four to three — possibly due to reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew darker. Violence and sexual offences also dropped by 25%, from eight to six, though they remained the most common crime type. The area’s performance against the UK average is striking: violence and sexual offences in Burwell were 66% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour was 57% below. Shoplifting, at 56% below the UK average, may be linked to the limited retail presence in Burwell compared to larger towns. For residents, the most immediate insight is that daily crime risk remains exceptionally low — with just one reported incident per day across the entire population of 6,484.

Burwell’s crime rate in September 2024 (2.5 per 1,000) represents a 6.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 405 residents — a figure that highlights the low probability of encountering crime in daily life. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per 30 days, a frequency that contrasts sharply with larger urban areas where rates are typically much higher. The population context further underscores the safety of Burwell: with 6,484 residents, the total of 16 crimes translates to a manageable level of risk that is unlikely to disrupt routine activities. This comparative safety is reinforced by the fact that all major crime categories — from violence and sexual offences to vehicle crime — are well below UK averages. For someone living in Burwell, the data suggests that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is minimal, even as seasonal changes influence the types of incidents recorded.