Crime Rate in Burwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Burwell

The total recorded crimes in Burwell, East Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Burwell crime rate of 8.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Burwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Close with total crimes: 2
  • Reach Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blossom Close with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Burwell has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 8.85 ranking 11th out of 13 in the East Cambridgeshire, UK

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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Burwell)CrimesRank (Burwell)CrimesRank (Burwell)
Littleport78 1918 1734 1
Bottisham54 2821 2673 2
Ely East54 3820 3606 3
Soham South37 4606 4524 4
Ely West26 6524 5425 5
Ely North36 5356 8334 8
Stretham20 10470 6410 6
Fordham & Isleham24 8389 7355 7
Woodditton24 7236 12210 12
Sutton16 12311 9228 10
Soham North22 9248 11215 11
Haddenham10 13123 13110 13
Downham Villages10 14102 14103 14

Burwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20259
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 202422
May 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Burwell in May 2025

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

1. Bolton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Reach Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blossom Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Carter Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Westhorpe (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Garden Court (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Montford Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Ravenward Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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