Burwell Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell’s crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in January 2025 places it 56.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a stark contrast to national trends. This built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, likely characterized by a mix of residential and small-scale commercial zones, recorded 20 total crimes across the month, with violence and sexual offences forming the largest share at 45%. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting each accounted for 15% of reported crimes, while property crimes (6 total) represented just 30% of the total. Seasonal context suggests that January’s shorter days and post-holiday period may have influenced crime patterns, with reduced retail footfall potentially tempering shoplifting rates. However, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes deviates from typical seasonal trends, where outdoor crimes often decline in colder months. This imbalance may reflect local factors, such as the area’s demographic composition or social dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm. The low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective community policing or environmental design features that deter criminal activity, though the slight uptick in violent crimes compared to previous months warrants attention. The data underscores Burwell’s generally safe environment, even as it highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with three types increasing by 100% compared to December 2024. Anti-social behaviour, possession of weapons, and robbery all rose sharply, with possession of weapons jumping from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. This spike in weapon-related offences, which was 233% above the UK average, raises questions about local tensions or unmet needs that may contribute to such incidents. Conversely, burglary fell by 50% month-on-month, from two to one incident, potentially reflecting seasonal factors or improved security measures. The crime mix also shifted, with violent crimes (9) outnumbering property crimes (6), a departure from the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, were 44% below the UK average, suggesting that while violent crime is present, it is not as prevalent as in other areas. For residents, the notable rise in anti-social behaviour—now 0.5 per 1,000—may signal concerns in public spaces, though the overall low rate remains a positive indicator. These shifts highlight the need for nuanced approaches to crime prevention, addressing both the specific spikes and the broader context of Burwell’s generally low crime environment.

Burwell’s crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 in January 2025 marks a 24.7% increase from December 2024’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000, though it remains substantially lower than the UK average. This monthly increase, while statistically significant, is relatively modest in absolute terms, with just 20 crimes reported over 31 days—roughly one crime per day. When scaled to the area’s population of 6,484, this translates to one reported crime for every 324 residents over the month, a figure that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. The daily crime context reveals that even with the month-on-month rise, Burwell’s residents face far fewer risks than the national average, where the UK’s 7.1 per 1,000 rate equates to one crime for every 140 residents. This stark contrast suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or environmental design—play a critical role in maintaining low crime levels. However, the increase in violent crimes and specific categories like possession of weapons indicates areas for targeted intervention. For residents, the data reaffirms that Burwell remains one of the safest places in the UK, even as it highlights the importance of addressing emerging trends to sustain this record.