26 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in South Cambridgeshire
Compare crime rates across all 26 wards in South Cambridgeshire. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Longstanton | 78.0 | 59 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Fen Ditton & Fulbourn | 75.1 | 106 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Histon & Impington | 74.5 | 68 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Bar Hill | 58.9 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Cottenham | 57.2 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Bassingbourn | 56.6 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Barrington | 53.7 | 13 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Cambourne | 52.4 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Caxton & Papworth | 52.0 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Over & Willingham | 46.7 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Melbourn | 44.8 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Milton & Waterbeach | 44.0 | 64 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Linton | 41.8 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Harston & Comberton | 41.7 | 53 | chevron_right |
| 15 | The Mordens | 40.9 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Shelford | 40.8 | 23 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Hardwick | 39.7 | 4 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Sawston | 36.6 | 17 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Duxford | 34.8 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Gamlingay | 27.1 | 10 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Swavesey | 27.1 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Girton | 27.0 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Caldecote | 25.5 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Foxton | 24.4 | 9 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Balsham | 23.9 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Whittlesford | 12.3 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of South Cambridgeshire has the highest crime rate?
Longstanton has the highest crime rate in South Cambridgeshire, with 78.0 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in South Cambridgeshire?
Whittlesford has the lowest crime rate among South Cambridgeshire's wards, with 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does South Cambridgeshire have?
South Cambridgeshire has 26 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.