Crime Rate in Milton & Waterbeach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton & Waterbeach

The total recorded crimes in Milton & Waterbeach, South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 109 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton & Waterbeach crime rate of 12.53 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 Milton & Waterbeach, encompassing approximately 8,700 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
Milton & Waterbeach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Walkling Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Milton & Waterbeach?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Milton & Waterbeach reported a higher crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 1,323 crimes compared to 470. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Milton & Waterbeach witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Milton & Waterbeach experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 1,207 crimes compared to 423. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Milton & Waterbeach witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Milton & Waterbeach has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Milton & Waterbeach Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Milton & Waterbeach has recorded 109 crimes with crime rate of 12.53 ranking 1th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Milton & Waterbeach crimes were 1,323. The crime rate of Milton & Waterbeach in 2024 was 152.07 (year) or 12.67 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milton & Waterbeach were around 1,207 crimes with yearly crime rate of 138.73 (year) or 11.56 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton & Waterbeach)CrimesRank (Milton & Waterbeach)CrimesRank (Milton & Waterbeach)
Harston & Comberton64 7993 2970 2
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88 2977 3822 4
Caxton & Papworth86 4818 6927 3
Histon & Impington86 3874 5800 5
Cambourne84 5976 4766 6
Barrington76 6343 16283 16
Melbourn37 13554 9624 7
Duxford40 10634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
Longstanton53 8597 8235 17
Sawston45 9510 10475 10
Linton27 17266 17331 11
The Mordens28 16439 11289 15
Cottenham39 11352 14313 13
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Shelford29 15366 13292 14
Balsham30 14146 24134 22
Caldecote15 21183 20180 18
Bassingbourn22 19227 18176 19
Girton14 23201 19128 23
Gamlingay13 24149 23173 20
Swavesey16 20160 22119 25
Whittlesford14 22172 21159 21
Foxton9 26134 25121 24
Hardwick11 2591 26112 26

Milton & Waterbeach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202538
May 202541
April 202518
March 202535
February 202532
January 202525
December 202427
November 202436
October 202419

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 202413

A total of 74 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202524
May 202523
April 202518
March 202521
February 202524
January 202520
December 202422
November 202438
October 202421

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20253
February 202513
January 20251
November 20241
October 20249

A total of 91 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
March 202513
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20257
May 20255
April 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 202412
October 20242

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20257
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20251
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20254
November 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Milton & Waterbeach in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Burglary3
Other theft3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Walkling Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Sunningdale Caravan Park (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Kirby Terrace (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Waddelow Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Butcher Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1

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