Waterbeach Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach's August 2023 crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents stood at 74.1% below the UK average of 8.1, positioning it as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique characteristics. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (27.3% of total), vehicle crime (27.3%), and criminal damage (18.2%). These figures suggest a balance between interpersonal and property-related incidents, though the low overall volume means no single category dominates the crime picture. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns, as August is typically a peak holiday month in the UK. This period often sees increased tourism, which could explain the rise in vehicle crime — a category that saw a 100% increase from the previous month. However, the area's overall safety remains evident, with violent crime rates significantly below the UK average. The low crime rate may reflect Waterbeach's small population and its status as a built-up area with limited commercial or industrial activity compared to larger urban centres. While specific causal links, the combination of low population density and seasonal patterns likely contributes to the area's consistently low crime figures.

August 2023 marked notable shifts in crime trends for Waterbeach. Vehicle crime saw a 100% increase from zero to three incidents, a jump that places it 22% above the UK average for this category. This rise may partly explain the overall stability in the area's crime rate despite the surge in one category. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, dropping from six to three incidents — a reduction that aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 2.6 per 1,000. The decrease in violent crime could reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced social interactions during the summer holidays. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply by two-thirds, from three to one incident, though this category remains well below the UK average. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories showing marked improvement while others experienced unexpected increases.

Waterbeach's crime rate in August 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, with no change in the overall rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests little fluctuation in local crime patterns during this period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes per day over the 31-day month, reflecting the low volume of incidents relative to its population. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 486 residents — a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 5,344, the low crime rate positions Waterbeach as an outlier compared to the UK average, where 8.1 crimes are reported per 1,000 residents. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety, though the small number of incidents means statistical volatility remains a factor. Residents may find the monthly exposure metric particularly useful for contextualising the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.