Waterbeach Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Waterbeach's February 2026 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a significant 18.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with the area's generally low crime profile, was shaped by a balanced distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of total crimes, slightly below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour contributed 21.4% of incidents, albeit 21% above the UK average. Vehicle crime, while rising sharply (150% increase from 2 to 5 incidents), remained 157% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 — a figure that may reflect the area's built-up nature and reliance on personal vehicles. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributed to the overall stability in crime rates. This period typically sees lower foot traffic in retail and leisure areas, which may reduce opportunities for theft and public order incidents. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime suggests potential vulnerabilities in local parking infrastructure or increased traffic congestion during winter months. The area's low crime profile, despite these fluctuations, aligns with its character as a relatively quiet built-up area within South Cambridgeshire, where community policing and local initiatives may have helped sustain lower rates compared to more densely populated regions.

February 2026 witnessed a sharp 150% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This surge, though still 157% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased car usage during winter months. Possession of weapons and public order offences both doubled from zero to one incident each, highlighting unexpected spikes in these categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 21.4% of total crimes — 21% above the UK average. These shifts underscore the need for targeted interventions in vehicle-related crime and public order management, even as overall rates remain historically low for the area.

Waterbeach's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a marked improvement from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000 — a 64.8% increase. However, this upward shift remains far below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, placing the area 18.8% below national levels. The daily crime count in February averaged one reported incident per day, reflecting a relatively low frequency of criminal activity for a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was recorded for roughly every 191 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, highlights the importance of continued community engagement and local policing efforts. The population context further underscores that even with the 64.8% month-on-month rise, Waterbeach's crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting a stable environment despite minor fluctuations.