Burwell Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 30.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistently lower-than-average exposure to crime, a pattern observed across multiple categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.2% of all reported crimes, with 17 incidents recorded, a rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This category is 9% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting a combination of community policing efforts and the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area with limited nightlife. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 25.0% of total crimes, with 9 incidents reported at a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—just 1% below the UK average. The seasonal context of June, marked by the onset of summer and the start of tourism in nearby rural areas, may have influenced local dynamics. However, Burwell’s own retail and residential focus, rather than a tourist hub, likely contributes to its distinct crime profile. While property crimes such as other theft and burglary were recorded, these categories remain well below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s overall safety relative to national trends. The data illustrates a balance between routine local crime and the absence of higher-risk factors typically associated with urban centres.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in Burwell’s crime mix, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 47.2% of total crimes, compared to 25.0% for anti-social behaviour. This reflects a property-to-violent crime ratio of approximately 1:2, a significant departure from the UK average, where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. The month-on-month changes reveal a 100% increase in three categories: other crime (from 0 to 1), criminal damage and arson (from 0 to 2), and burglary (from 1 to 2). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, indicate emerging patterns that could warrant further local monitoring. Public order offences were 66% below the UK average, with only one incident reported. This stark deviation may be attributed to Burwell’s limited nightlife and community-focused environment, where such incidents are less likely to occur. Meanwhile, other theft remained 18% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the area’s retail presence and the relatively small population size, which may amplify the impact of individual incidents. Residents might find the 100% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential shift in local activity or environmental factors requiring attention.

Burwell’s June 2025 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents represents an 80.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000. This surge, though still well below the UK average, highlights the volatility of local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 180 residents. This 1-in-180 ratio places Burwell among the safer areas in the UK, where the average resident faces a significantly higher risk. The population context further underscores this safety: with 6,484 residents, the area’s small size means that even a modest number of incidents can influence statistics. For instance, the 100% increase in burglary from one to two cases in June equates to a 0.3 per 1,000 rate, which, while slightly above the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), is statistically negligible given the area’s scale. This comparison illustrates how Burwell’s crime profile, shaped by its compact built-up area and limited commercial density, diverges from larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. The data also reveals that Burwell’s residents face a crime environment that is both stable and markedly safer than the national average, a position reinforced by the consistent underperformance of violent crime and property crime categories relative to UK benchmarks.