Waterbeach Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal trends. Violent crimes, which accounted for 53.1% of all incidents, emerged as the most prominent category, with 17 reported cases. This is 25% above the UK average for the same category, suggesting a localised concentration of incidents. The surge in violent crimes may be partly explained by the Easter holiday period, which typically sees increased foot traffic and social gatherings in the town’s core areas. Burglary, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 181% above the UK average, a figure that, while alarming, could be linked to the town’s built-up nature and proximity to larger urban centres. Public order offences also rose, though not as sharply as burglary, with 0.8 per 1,000—51% above the national rate. This may be consistent with the increased outdoor activity typical of spring, particularly around Easter. In contrast, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were both below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000 (67% below the national rate) and criminal damage at 0.4 per 1,000 (32% below). These figures suggest that while certain crime types are escalating, others are stabilising or even declining. The seasonal context of April—marked by warmer weather, Easter, and the transition from winter to spring—likely contributed to the shift in crime patterns. Increased outdoor activity, coupled with the timing of school holidays, may have influenced both the rise in violent crimes and the relative stability of property-related offences. For residents, this means that while the overall crime rate remains relatively low compared to the UK, the risk profile is evolving, with violence and public order issues requiring closer attention.

April 2024 saw a sharp rise in violent crimes, with an 112.5% increase from March’s 8 to 17 incidents. This surge in violence and sexual offences, now at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, places the category 25% above the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary and public order offences also rose sharply—burglary jumped 181% above the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, while public order offences were 51% above the national rate. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell by 60% to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the category’s usual prominence. These shifts highlight a month where violent incidents dominated, potentially linked to increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of violent crimes, which now represent over half (53.1%) of all reported incidents in April.

In April 2024, Waterbeach’s crime rate rose by 60.2% compared to March 2024, climbing from 3.7 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still leaves the area 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, one crime was reported for every 30 days in April, translating to roughly one incident per day for the town’s 5,344 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. This rate, though higher than March, remains significantly lower than the UK average when considering the proportion of violent and property crimes. The population context further highlights that even with the upward trend, the absolute number of incidents remains relatively low compared to larger urban areas. For residents, this means that while crime is not absent, the likelihood of encountering it is much lower than in the UK average, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and theft from the person, which are both below national benchmarks.