Crime Rate in Cherry Hinton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cherry Hinton

The total recorded crimes in Cherry Hinton, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cherry Hinton crime rate of 3.17 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 Cherry Hinton, encompassing approximately 18,903 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cherry Hinton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greystoke Road with total crimes: 4
  • Tweedale with total crimes: 4
  • St Bede'S Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cherry Hinton?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Cherry Hinton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 718 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cherry Hinton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Cherry Hinton had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 711 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cherry Hinton recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cherry Hinton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cherry Hinton has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 12th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Cherry Hinton crimes were 718. The crime rate of Cherry Hinton in 2024 was 37.98 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cherry Hinton were around 711 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.61 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cherry Hinton)CrimesRank (Cherry Hinton)CrimesRank (Cherry Hinton)
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
Arbury72 9840 12876 9
Trumpington68 10978 9564 13
Queen Edith's49 13913 10770 11
Newnham39 14375 14244 14

Cherry Hinton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 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 (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 202411
September 202414
August 202412
July 20248
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202512
March 202518
February 202514
January 202520
December 202415
November 202420
October 202416
September 202423
August 202429
July 202414
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20243
October 20248
August 20241
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 67 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cherry Hinton in May 2025

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

1. Greystoke Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Tweedale (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. St Bede'S Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Augers Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Colville Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Norman Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
7. Chequers Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Kathleen Elliot Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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