Crime Rate in Coleridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coleridge

The total recorded crimes in Coleridge, Cambridge, UK in July 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coleridge crime rate of 2.29 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Coleridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Ward Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Coleridge has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 2.29 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coleridge)CrimesRank (Coleridge)CrimesRank (Coleridge)
Market491 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield172 22,017 21,755 2
Abbey171 31,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges124 51,482 41,389 4
East Chesterton158 41,285 71,087 5
West Chesterton98 71,201 81,070 6
Castle91 91,291 6821 10
Trumpington106 6978 9564 13
Romsey97 8885 11957 8
Arbury67 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's59 14913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton67 11718 13711 12
Newnham66 13375 14244 14

Coleridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 202525
June 202522
May 202524
April 202524
March 202510
February 202513
January 202515
December 202426
November 202415
October 202425
September 202420
August 202422

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202513
May 202512
April 202519
March 20254
February 20259
January 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202415
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
November 20243
September 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 325 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202518
May 202523
April 202519
March 202518
February 202521
January 202523
December 202417
November 202423
October 202424
September 202466
August 202465

A total of 45 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20252
April 20252
March 20259
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

High Crime Locations Coleridge in July 2025

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

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Ward Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Trevone Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Gray Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rustat Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Derby Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Birdwood Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Chalmers Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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