Waterbeach Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach’s crime profile in November 2025 is defined by a stark contrast between its local rates and the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—53.4% below the national figure of 7.3. The dominant category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 38.9% of all reported crimes, a rate of 1.3 per 1,000 that is 49% below the UK average. This category’s decline by 30% from October’s 10 incidents to 7 in November may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced public activity, though local initiatives could also play a role. Property crimes, split evenly between violent and non-violent offences, highlight a balanced but low-level threat landscape. Criminal damage and arson, while relatively rare, rose by 50% to three incidents—a figure that may be linked to Bonfire Night’s proximity, though no direct correlation can be definitively stated. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 0.6 per 1,000, 43% below the UK average, suggests effective community management, but the absence of a strong seasonal pattern here warrants further observation. Overall, Waterbeach’s crime picture remains a testament to its low-risk environment.

Violence and sexual offences, the dominant crime category, fell by 30% month-on-month, decreasing from 10 to 7 incidents. This decline, despite the season’s usual spikes in public activity, may partly reflect targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in local dynamics. Conversely, burglary saw a 100% increase, rising from zero to one incident—a rare but notable shift that could signal heightened vulnerability in specific properties or circumstances. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, a trend that may align with seasonal events like Bonfire Night, which could introduce temporary risks. Anti-social behaviour remained stable, but its rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 43% below the UK average, suggesting Waterbeach’s community engagement strategies may be effective in curbing such incidents.

Waterbeach’s November 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 21.6% decrease from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000. This reduction reflects a broader trend in the built-up area, where the overall crime picture remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 297 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the population of 5,344. Daily crime counts averaged just one per day, a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This consistency in low-level reporting aligns with Waterbeach’s historical position as a low-crime locality, though the slight uptick in specific categories like burglary and criminal damage and arson suggests localized pressures that warrant attention without overstatement.