Waterbeach Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Waterbeach's crime profile during November 2024, accounting for 34.6% of the total 26 crimes recorded. This figure, while significant, remains 34% below the UK average for the same category (2.6 per 1,000), reflecting a broader trend of lower crime rates in this built-up area. The overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places Waterbeach 35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the area's relatively low population density and suburban character. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the crime mix, with November's dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping potentially influencing patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (19.2% of total crimes), also showed a 19% deficit compared to the UK average, reinforcing the area's generally lower levels of disruptive incidents. The absence of significant property crime spikes—despite a 29% above UK average for burglary—suggests localized factors may be at play, related to the area's housing stock or community policing efforts. This data underscores a combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics, with Waterbeach's crime picture shaped by its position within South Cambridgeshire's commuter belt and the transient nature of its population.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34.6% of all crimes in November 2024, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (34% below). This category alone contributed 9 incidents, the largest share of the total 26 crimes recorded. Month-on-month, public order offences surged by 100% (0 to 3), a sharp increase that may partly explain the overall rise in crime rate. Theft from the person and burglary each saw 100% increases from zero to one and two incidents respectively, reflecting potential shifts in local activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour, though 19% below the UK average, remained the second most common category, highlighting persistent community concerns. The contrast between Waterbeach's burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests localized factors, possibly tied to seasonal events or property distribution in the built-up area.

Waterbeach's crime rate in November 2024 rose 62.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.0 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,344. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 206 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this community. When scaled to the local population, this suggests a low probability of encountering crime for most residents, though the month-on-month jump indicates a shift in local dynamics. The absence of a UK daily comparison means this local benchmark remains unique to Waterbeach, offering residents a specific context for understanding their safety relative to the area's size and demographics.