Waterbeach Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach’s February 2024 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places it 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively secure environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 75% of all reported incidents (12 cases). This category’s rate (2.3 per 1,000) is 8% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community dynamics or policing strategies—may contribute to this lower-than-national benchmark. Other crime and other theft each accounted for 6.3% of incidents, with the latter’s rate (0.2 per 1,000) 64% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area’s lower population density and reduced opportunities for such crimes. The seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. While violent crime rates remain high compared to other categories, their absolute numbers are still modest in an area with a population of 5,344. This contrast underscores the complex relationship between crime type and local demographics, with violence and sexual offences dominating the monthly tally despite the overall low crime rate. The data also indicates that property crimes, such as burglary and criminal damage, were comparatively rare, with each category contributing just 6.3% to the total. These findings align with the area’s character as a built-up but low-density region, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may mitigate certain types of crime.

February 2024 saw a dramatic 200% rise in violence and sexual offences, increasing from four to twelve incidents. This surge, while significant, remains 8% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may have contributed to the increase despite the overall lower-than-national rate. Conversely, other theft incidents fell by 66.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from three to one. This decline may reflect seasonal trends, as February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could reduce opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, the category of 'other crime' rose by 100%, with one incident reported—a figure that is 43% above the UK average. This anomaly highlights a potential underreporting issue or a unique local challenge, though no further data is available to explain this discrepancy. Residents may find the 1-in-334 monthly exposure rate particularly relevant, as it provides a clear benchmark for assessing personal risk.

Waterbeach’s crime rate in February 2024 (3.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 6.0% decline from the previous month’s 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 334 residents—illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal for most residents. This statistic, when contextualised against the area’s population of 5,344, suggests that the majority of households are unaffected by crime on a monthly basis. The shift from the prior month’s rate may align with seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in activity, though local patterns could also reflect community-focused initiatives or changes in policing priorities that have not been explicitly documented.