Crime Rate in Burwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burwell

The total recorded crimes in Burwell, East Cambridgeshire, UK in February 2026 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burwell crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Burwell, encompassing approximately 2,259 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Burwell Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • The Causeway with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Burwell?

To understand the safety of Burwell, we need to analyze Burwell crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to East Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Burwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 298 crimes compared to 444.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Burwell recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Burwell had fewer crimes than the East Cambridgeshire average, with 314 crimes compared to 374. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Burwell recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the East Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in East Cambridgeshire, Burwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Burwell Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Burwell crimes were 298. The crime rate of Burwell in 2024 was 131.92 (year) or 10.99 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Burwell were around 314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 139.00 (year) or 11.58 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the East Cambridgeshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Burwell)CrimesRank (Burwell)CrimesRank (Burwell)
LittleportNA NA918 1734 1
BottishamNA NA821 2673 2
Ely EastNA NA820 3606 3
Soham SouthNA NA606 4524 4
Ely WestNA NA524 5425 5
StrethamNA NA470 6410 6
Fordham & IslehamNA NA389 7355 7
Ely NorthNA NA356 8334 8
SuttonNA NA311 9228 10
Soham NorthNA NA248 11215 11
WooddittonNA NA236 12210 12
HaddenhamNA NA123 13110 13
Downham VillagesNA NA102 14103 14

Burwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
December 20251
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20252
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20268
December 202514
November 20254
October 202513
September 202511
August 20256
July 20259
June 202517
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20261
December 20255
November 20252
October 20255
September 20251
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20256
September 20255
August 20252
July 20255
June 20259
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20254
October 20251
August 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20252
November 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
April 20251

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
June 20251
March 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251

High Crime Locations Burwell in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Burwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. The Causeway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Burling Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Factory Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Old Stable Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Grantchester Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Martin Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Garden Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Orchard Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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