Waterbeach Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 56.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked safety profile is underscored by the category of violence and sexual offences, which recorded 4 incidents (0.8 per 1,000)—a rate 69% below the UK average. The area’s crime profile is dominated by anti-social behaviour (23.5% of total crimes) and other theft (17.7%), with both categories showing stark deviations from national trends. Seasonal context suggests that January’s low crime levels may be influenced by post-holiday inactivity, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours, which typically curtail outdoor crimes. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour—rising from 1 to 4 incidents—raises questions about local social dynamics during this period. While the overall rate remains low, the category breakdown reveals a nuanced picture: anti-social behaviour is 19% below the UK average, but other theft is 5% above, indicating potential vulnerabilities in specific areas. The relatively small population of 5,344 residents further amplifies the impact of even minor fluctuations, suggesting that community-level factors may play a significant role in shaping crime trends. These findings highlight Waterbeach as an area where safety is generally maintained, though targeted attention to rising anti-social incidents could help sustain this record.

January 2024 saw dramatic shifts in Waterbeach’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and other theft increasing by 100% (from 0 to 3). This contrasts sharply with a 76.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 17 to 4. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 69% below the UK average (0.8 per 1,000 vs. 2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 19% below the UK average (0.8 per 1,000 vs. 1.0 per 1,000). Other theft is 5% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 vs. 0.6 per 1,000), a small but statistically significant deviation. These changes highlight a potential shift in local dynamics, with increased anti-social behaviour possibly linked to post-holiday social patterns or seasonal transitions. Residents may find the drop in violence reassuring, though the rise in anti-social incidents warrants attention.

Waterbeach’s crime rate in January 2024 fell to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 15.0% decrease from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the post-holiday seasonal pattern, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may partly explain the drop in outdoor crimes. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 314 residents, reflecting a relatively low monthly exposure compared to the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in Waterbeach, a figure that, while low, highlights the area’s generally safe environment. The population context further underscores this: with 5,344 residents, the crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion or effective policing—may contribute to sustained safety. These figures provide a clear benchmark for residents, illustrating that Waterbeach’s crime profile remains consistently lower than national trends.