Burwell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Burwell's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.4% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure reflects a generally low-crime environment, though the data reveals a striking anomaly: burglary rates surged by 150% compared to the previous month, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. The area's overall crime profile is dominated by property crimes, which accounted for 54.5% of all reported incidents (12 out of 22 crimes), with burglary making up 22.7% of the total. Violent crimes, though lower in absolute terms, still represented 18.2% of the total, with 4 incidents recorded. Seasonal factors in November—such as the dark evenings of the autumn and the commercial activity around Black Friday—may have influenced crime patterns, though the sharp rise in burglary defies immediate explanation. The UK comparison highlights Burwell's strengths in reducing violent crime, with rates 77% below the national average for violence and sexual offences. However, the area's burglary rate is an outlier, 167% above the UK average, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security or targeted criminal activity. This mix of low overall crime and a specific spike in burglary underscores the need for localised analysis, as the built-up area's safety is both a strength and a point of concern.

November 2025 saw a sharp 150% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike contrasts with a 69.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 13 to 4. Shoplifting also declined by 60%, from 5 to 2 cases, a trend consistent with the UK average for the category. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 50%, from 6 to 3, aligning with the broader UK trend where such offences are 53% below the national average. Meanwhile, burglary rates in Burwell (0.8 per 1,000) are 167% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a stark outlier in an area otherwise marked by low crime. This divergence may reflect local vulnerabilities, such as targeted property crimes in specific neighbourhoods, despite the overall safety of the built-up area.

Burwell's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 31.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 53.4% below the national average. Over the 30 days of November, 22 crimes were recorded, equating to roughly one crime per day. This translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 295 residents, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low risk profile. When compared to the UK's broader context, Burwell's crime profile highlights stark contrasts: while burglary rates are 167% above the UK average, violent crime and anti-social behaviour are significantly lower. This divergence suggests local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—play a role in shaping crime patterns that differ from national trends.