Crime Rate in East Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in East Chesterton, Cambridge, UK in July 2025 are around 158 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Chesterton crime rate of 5.66 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (21.88% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Reach Road with total crimes: 38
  • Elmfield Road with total crimes: 8
  • Ferry Lane 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 areas in the Cambridge.

    • 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 areas in the Cambridge.

  • 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 July 2025 the East Chesterton has recorded 158 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Chesterton)CrimesRank (East Chesterton)CrimesRank (East Chesterton)
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
Coleridge75 101,367 51,010 7
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

East Chesterton 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 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 33 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202532
May 202529
April 202523
March 202529
February 202528
January 202534
December 202417
November 202426
October 202435
September 202421
August 202437

A total of 262 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202521
May 202529
April 202527
March 202525
February 202517
January 202515
December 202419
November 202421
October 202421
September 202414
August 202432

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

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20257
January 20257
December 202410
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 20257
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 276 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202540
May 202542
April 202535
March 202540
February 202529
January 202519
December 20243
November 20249
October 20243
September 20246
August 202417

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20254
May 202515
April 202511
March 20255
February 20257
January 20259
December 202411
November 20248
October 20248
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20253
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20255
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations East Chesterton in July 2025

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

1. Long Reach Road (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting32
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
2. Elmfield Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Ferry Lane (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Nuffield Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Laburnum Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
6. Ashfield Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Burglary2
7. Nuffield Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total4
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Edinburgh Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2

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