Waterbeach Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach’s October 2025 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 44.2% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively safe profile. Violence and sexual offences (43.5% of total crimes) remained the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and criminal damage and arson (8.7%). This distribution aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of October—marked by the transition to shorter evenings and the Halloween period—likely influenced patterns, with increased visibility and community events potentially deterring certain crimes. However, the interplay between these factors and the observed trends remains speculative, as can be established. The area’s crime profile continues to reflect a balance between localised vulnerabilities and broader demographic factors, with the low overall rate suggesting a stable environment despite the fluctuations in specific categories.

October 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences, other theft, and drugs-related incidents each rising by 100% from September. This surge in public order offences—doubling from one to two incidents—may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with violent crimes (43.5% of total) now outpacing property crimes (26.1%). The stark contrast between these increases and the 60% decline in criminal damage and arson, as well as the 57.1% drop in anti-social behaviour, highlights a combination of factors. Drugs-related offences in Waterbeach (0.4 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) by 43%, a figure that could reflect localised pressures or unmet demand. These shifts, though modest in absolute terms, offer insights into changing patterns of criminal activity and community engagement, particularly as seasonal factors like Halloween and shorter evenings influence behaviour.

Waterbeach’s crime rate in October 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) marked a 25.9% decline from September’s 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 232 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily, the area experienced an average of one crime per day, a statistic that, while seemingly high, remains contextually low when compared to the UK’s broader average. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as October’s shorter evenings and post-Halloween lull may have dampened opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the shift in crime types—particularly the rise in public order offences and drugs-related incidents—suggests evolving dynamics that warrant closer attention. These changes, while not statistically significant in isolation, may signal underlying shifts in community activity or policing priorities that could shape future trends.