Waterbeach Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

July 2024 marked a month of relative stability in Waterbeach, with the overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents remaining unchanged from the previous month. This figure, 66.7% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, underscores the area's position as a significantly safer locale. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct profile, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 40% of all incidents and violence and sexual offences comprising 33.3%. These categories, though elevated compared to local norms, still fall below the UK averages for anti-social behaviour (24% below) and violence (68% below). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely influenced these patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging during festivals and events. Bicycle theft, while a minor component (6.7% of total crimes), exceeded the UK average by 122%, possibly linked to increased cycling during warmer weather. Burglary, criminal damage, and other crimes all saw reductions. The data suggests that Waterbeach's built-up character, combined with its smaller population and potential community-focused policing, may contribute to its consistently low crime rate. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions during peak summer periods, when transient populations and events may amplify such incidents.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to six. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, may partly explain by the area's summer festivals and extended outdoor events. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one reported incident—surpassing the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Violent crimes remained at five, a figure 68% below the UK rate of 2.9 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary, criminal damage, and other crimes each dropped by 50%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced property-related incidents. These shifts suggest a possible seasonal reallocation of criminal activity, with anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft gaining prominence during July's peak tourism period.

Waterbeach's crime rate in July 2024 remained unchanged from June, staying at 2.8 per 1,000 residents. This stability contrasts with the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's consistent safety. On a daily basis, the 15 reported crimes spread over 31 days equate to approximately zero crimes per day, reflecting a low-frequency pattern typical of smaller communities. When considering monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 356 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 5,344, the low crime rate suggests that residents are less likely to encounter crime than the UK average, though localized factors such as community engagement or geographic isolation may play a role. The absence of significant fluctuations in the overall rate, despite shifts in specific crime types, indicates that Waterbeach's safety measures or demographic characteristics have maintained a stable environment.