Crime Rate in Coleridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coleridge

The total recorded crimes in Coleridge, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coleridge crime rate of 2.63 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 Coleridge, encompassing approximately 32,726 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
Coleridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Ashbury Close with total crimes: 9

How safe is Coleridge?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Coleridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 1367 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Coleridge witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Coleridge had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 1,010 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Coleridge witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Coleridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Coleridge has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.63 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Coleridge crimes were 1,367. The crime rate of Coleridge in 2024 was 41.77 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coleridge were around 1,010 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.86 (year) or 2.57 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coleridge)CrimesRank (Coleridge)CrimesRank (Coleridge)
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
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
Cherry Hinton60 12718 13711 12
Newnham39 14375 14244 14

Coleridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (18 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (23 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (65 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (118 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 261 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202524
March 202510
February 202513
January 202515
December 202426
November 202415
October 202425
September 202420
August 202422
July 202421
June 202424
May 202422

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202519
March 20254
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 20245
August 202411
July 20246
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 534 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202518
February 202521
January 202523
December 202417
November 202423
October 202424
September 202466
August 202465
July 202454
June 2024118
May 202463

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20245
July 20249
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Coleridge in May 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Public order2
3. Ashbury Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Rustat Avenue (Map)
Total5
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Golding Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Ward Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hobart Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
10. Suez Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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