Crime Rate in Milton & Waterbeach: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton & Waterbeach

The total recorded crimes in Milton & Waterbeach, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton & Waterbeach crime rate of 13.45 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (127.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (27.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
Milton & Waterbeach Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Chapel Close with total crimes: 9
  • Coulson Close with total crimes: 7

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 May 2025 the Milton & Waterbeach has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 13.45 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton & Waterbeach)CrimesRank (Milton & Waterbeach)CrimesRank (Milton & Waterbeach)
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Caldecote17 20183 20180 18
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Milton & Waterbeach Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20249

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20256
February 20259
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 118 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 202411
November 20249
October 202413
September 202412
August 202411
July 202412
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202518
March 202535
February 202532
January 202525
December 202427
November 202436
October 202419
September 202422
August 202426
July 202422
June 202460
May 202428

A total of 337 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202521
February 202524
January 202520
December 202422
November 202438
October 202421
September 202423
August 202446
July 202419
June 202440
May 202422

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 202513
February 202510
January 20257
December 20248
November 20249
October 202410
September 20248
August 20246
July 202413
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 202413
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20246
November 202412
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20251
January 202510
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20243
August 202413
July 20241
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 202513
January 20251
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
December 20244
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
November 20242
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Milton & Waterbeach in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
2. Chapel Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
3. Coulson Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Other theft1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
6. Ely Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Frith Fen Drove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
9. Burgess'S Drove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Gibson Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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