Crime Rate in Arbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arbury

The total recorded crimes in Arbury, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arbury crime rate of 1.57 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 Arbury, encompassing approximately 45,925 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
Arbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ferrars Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Arbury?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Arbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 840 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arbury recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Arbury had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 876 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Arbury recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, Arbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Arbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Arbury has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 1.57 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Arbury crimes were 840. The crime rate of Arbury in 2024 was 18.29 (year) or 1.52 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arbury were around 876 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.07 (year) or 1.59 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arbury)CrimesRank (Arbury)CrimesRank (Arbury)
Market512 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield116 42,017 21,755 2
East Chesterton146 21,285 71,087 5
Abbey127 31,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges115 51,482 41,389 4
Coleridge86 61,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton79 81,201 81,070 6
Castle85 71,291 6821 10
Romsey65 11885 11957 8
Trumpington68 10978 9564 13
Queen Edith's49 13913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton60 12718 13711 12
Newnham39 14375 14244 14

Arbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202520
March 202521
February 202514
January 202520
December 202418
November 202412
October 202421
September 202430
August 202421
July 202416
June 202442
May 202419

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
May 20243

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202514
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20243
November 20243
October 20249
September 20249
August 202420
July 202412
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20243
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Arbury in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
3. Ferrars Way (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. Akeman Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Blackhall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Thirleby Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
8. Perse Way (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Cockerell Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blandford Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1

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