Crime Rate in Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Castle

The total recorded crimes in Castle, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 134 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Castle crime rate of 0.18 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 725,437 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (56) incidents (460.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (211.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (300.00% increase)
Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Walk with total crimes: 21
  • Trinity Street with total crimes: 18
  • Magdalene Street with total crimes: 12

How safe is Castle?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 1291 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Castle witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Castle had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 821 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Castle recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Castle Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Castle has recorded 134 crimes with crime rate of 0.20 ranking 4th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Castle crimes were 1,291. The crime rate of Castle in 2024 was 20.93 (year) or 1.74 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Castle were around 821 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.54 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)
Market496 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield165 22,017 21,755 2
Abbey113 61,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges139 31,482 41,389 4
East Chesterton133 51,285 71,087 5
Coleridge60 111,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton98 71,201 81,070 6
Romsey70 10885 11957 8
Trumpington84 8978 9564 13
Arbury59 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's77 9913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton48 13718 13711 12
Newnham38 14375 14244 14

Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202556
February 202510
January 202530
December 202424
November 202424
October 202435
September 202421
August 202424
July 202418
June 202448
May 202417
April 202418

A total of 156 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20259
January 20259
December 20249
November 202420
October 20248
September 20246
August 20246
July 202427
June 202432
May 202415
April 20244

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20259
December 20248
November 20244
September 20249
August 202411
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 223 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 20259
January 202522
December 202417
November 202413
October 202424
September 202414
August 202421
July 202412
June 202422
May 202417
April 202424

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20255
January 202511
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20245
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20243
August 202414
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 202418
October 202411
September 20245
August 20243
July 202416
June 202424
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
June 202418
May 20247
April 202412

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20249
September 20241
August 202413
July 202412
June 202412
April 20246

High Crime Locations Castle in March 2025

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

1. Mount Pleasant Walk (Map)
Total21
Criminal damage and arson12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
2. Trinity Street (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Magdalene Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
4. Falmouth Avenue (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. North Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
6. Benson Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft3
8. Garret Hostel Lane (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
9. Ryle Yard (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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