Burwell Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell’s crime rate in July 2025 remained exceptionally low, at 2.5 per 1,000 residents—70.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, consistent with the area’s historical performance, reflects the characteristics of a built-up area within East Cambridgeshire, where a mix of residential and commercial activity typically supports lower crime rates. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (56.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (31.3%). Both categories were significantly below their respective UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 1.4 per 1,000 (54% below) and anti-social behaviour at 0.8 per 1,000 (48% below). The relatively low property crime rate (2 incidents, 12.5% of total) further underscores Burwell’s distinct profile compared to other areas where property crimes often dominate. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: July, a peak summer month, typically sees increased tourism and outdoor events in East Cambridgeshire, which may have influenced both crime types and reporting rates. For instance, the lower incidence of property crimes could be consistent with reduced retail activity during school holidays, while the high proportion of violent offences might reflect increased social interactions in public spaces. However, these observations remain hedged, as direct links between seasonal activity and crime rates require further investigation.

July 2025 saw a 47.1% reduction in violence and sexual offences, the most significant category, dropping from 17 to 9 incidents. This decline contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which stood at 3.0 per 1,000—Burwell’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 was 54% below. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 33.3% (from 8 to 5), though this category remained 48% below the UK average. Other theft and criminal damage and arson both saw steep declines: other theft dropped 75% (from 4 to 1), and criminal damage fell 50% (from 2 to 1). These decreases may reflect seasonal shifts, such as reduced foot traffic during peak summer holidays or increased community engagement in local areas. The crime mix in Burwell remained heavily skewed towards violent offences, which accounted for 56.3% of all reported crimes, compared to 54% nationally. Residents may find the 1-in-405 resident monthly exposure rate particularly relevant when assessing local safety.

Burwell's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 55.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where summer holidays and reduced foot traffic in non-tourist zones may contribute to lower reported incidents. On a daily basis, 16 total crimes were recorded over 31 days, equating to approximately 1 crime per day. This local figure underscores the relatively low crime environment in Burwell compared to national averages. When scaled to the area’s population of 6,484, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 405 residents. This statistic, while contextualised to Burwell’s specific demographics, highlights the area’s consistent performance in maintaining safety relative to its size. The reduction in violence and sexual offences—down 47.1% from 17 to 9—suggests potential shifts in local activity patterns, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct causal links.