Burwell Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Burwell during February 2025 reveals a marked emphasis on anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly 40% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a gap of 70.1%. This disparity suggests a community where crime prevention efforts are likely effective, though anti-social behaviour persists as a key challenge. The breakdown of crime types shows that property-related offences are relatively rare, with shoplifting and other thefts contributing only 15.4% of the total. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dominates, indicating a need for targeted interventions in community spaces. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime, as retail and public areas see fewer visitors. However, the persistent focus on anti-social behaviour could reflect underlying social dynamics, such as community tensions or unmet needs in the built-up area. The low rate of violent crime (0.2 per 1,000) further contrasts with UK averages, suggesting that Burwell's environment, shaped by its rural-urban balance, fosters a relatively peaceful coexistence. These patterns are consistent with the area's character as a small built-up locality within East Cambridgeshire, where community cohesion and local governance may play significant roles in maintaining low crime levels.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 66.7% compared to January, driven by a rise from 3 to 5 incidents. This category now constitutes 38.5% of all reported crimes, reflecting a focus on community-based issues. Other theft and shoplifting both rose by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents).3% from the previous month's 3 incidents. Violent crimes, however, fell sharply by 88.9%, with reports dropping from 9 to 1. This decline is particularly striking given the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.4 per 1,000, while Burwell's rate was 0.2 per 1,000—91% below the national figure. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000) further highlight the area's distinct profile, with both categories significantly below UK averages. These trends suggest a community where property-related crimes are rare, but anti-social behaviour remains a focal point for local policing efforts.

Burwell's crime rate in February 2025 dropped to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 35.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in public events. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, suggesting a consistently low level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 499 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low risk environment in Burwell compared to broader UK averages. The population of 6,484 further contextualises these numbers, as the low total crime count (13) reflects a sparse distribution of incidents across a small, built-up area. Such metrics are critical for residents assessing their personal safety and for local authorities planning community engagement initiatives.