Waterbeach Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach’s crime rate in May 2023 was 1.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 78.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, derived from 9 total crimes reported across the area’s population of 5,344, reflects a consistently low-crime environment. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 44.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 22.2%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up part of South Cambridgeshire, where residential density and community cohesion may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely influenced the higher proportion of violent and public order offences compared to property-related incidents. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.8 per 1,000, Waterbeach’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 highlights a marked divergence from national trends. The area’s proximity to Cambridge, a university city, may also play a role, as such environments often see higher concentrations of anti-social behaviour and public order issues due to transient populations and nightlife activity. Despite these factors, the overall low crime rate underscores Waterbeach’s status as a relatively safe area, with residents experiencing fewer incidents than the national average.

May 2023 saw significant reductions in several crime categories compared to April, with vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour both dropping by 50%. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 42.9%, from 7 to 4 incidents. These declines align with the area’s overall trend of being 78.8% below the UK average, particularly in violent crime, which in Waterbeach was 0.8 per 1,000—71% below the national rate of 2.8 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix suggests a move away from property-related offences, which accounted for only 22.2% of total incidents, to more personal and public order issues. Anti-social behaviour, though still low, remains a consistent category, contributing 22.2% of all crimes. For residents, the sharp drop in vehicle crime—now at 0.2 per 1,000—may reflect reduced parking congestion or increased community vigilance during the month.

Waterbeach's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a 55.1% decrease from the previous month's 3.7 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a rate 78.8% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 0 crimes per day in May, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to its population of 5,344. When considering monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-594 chance of experiencing a reported crime during the month—a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the UK average suggests a higher likelihood of encountering crime, Waterbeach’s figures indicate a community where incidents are infrequent and often isolated. This contrast is particularly striking given the area’s proximity to Cambridge, where urban centres typically see higher crime rates. The low daily crime count, paired with the population-scaled monthly exposure, reinforces the perception of Waterbeach as a low-crime environment, even during periods of increased social activity.