Crime Rate in East Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in East Chesterton, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Chesterton crime rate of 4.77 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 East Chesterton, encompassing approximately 27,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (40) incidents (37.93% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (3.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
East Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Reach Road with total crimes: 45
  • Ferry Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Squires Close with total crimes: 7

How safe is East Chesterton?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, East Chesterton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 1285 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, East Chesterton witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, East Chesterton had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 1,087 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, East Chesterton witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

East Chesterton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the East Chesterton has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 4.77 ranking 5th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total East Chesterton crimes were 1,285. The crime rate of East Chesterton in 2024 was 46.04 (year) or 3.84 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Chesterton were around 1,087 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.95 (year) or 3.25 (month) ranking 5 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
Castle134 41,291 6821 10
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

East Chesterton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (40 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 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 (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202517
January 202515
December 202419
November 202421
October 202421
September 202414
August 202432
July 202418
June 202440
May 202420
April 202421

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
July 202411
June 202414
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20247

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202528
January 202534
December 202417
November 202426
October 202435
September 202421
August 202437
July 202432
June 202466
May 202423
April 202431

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 202410
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 202420
April 202412

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202529
January 202519
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 202417
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 202424

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246
April 20247

High Crime Locations East Chesterton in March 2025

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

1. Long Reach Road (Map)
Total45
Shoplifting39
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
2. Ferry Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. Squires Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
4. Jane Brown Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ransome Close (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pippin Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Pepys Court (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
8. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dalton Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
10. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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