Crime Rate in King's Hedges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in King's Hedges

The total recorded crimes in King's Hedges, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 139 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Hedges crime rate of 4.22 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 King's Hedges, encompassing approximately 32,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (192.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
King's Hedges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • Haviland Way with total crimes: 6
  • Moncrieff Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is King's Hedges?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, King's Hedges demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 1482 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, King's Hedges witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, King's Hedges experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cambridge average, with 1,389 crimes compared to 1,207. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, King's Hedges witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, King's Hedges has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

King's Hedges Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the King's Hedges has recorded 139 crimes with crime rate of 4.22 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total King's Hedges crimes were 1,482. The crime rate of King's Hedges in 2024 was 45.00 (year) or 3.75 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in King's Hedges were around 1,389 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.18 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 4 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
Castle134 41,291 6821 10
East Chesterton133 51,285 71,087 5
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

King's Hedges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (41 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (34 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (34 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202512
December 20245
November 202414
October 202418
September 202413
August 202423
July 202420
June 202424
May 202418
April 20249

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 202415
July 20246
June 202418
May 202416
April 20244

A total of 311 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202514
January 202534
December 202414
November 202420
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426
July 202413
June 202444
May 202435
April 202430

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202534
January 202528
December 202446
November 202430
October 202443
September 202436
August 202431
July 202437
June 202480
May 202440
April 202437

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 202411

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202416
August 202415
July 20247
June 202424
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

High Crime Locations King's Hedges in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the King's Hedges postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting39
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Haviland Way (Map)
Total6
Theft from the person5
Other theft1
3. Moncrieff Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Atkins Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lavender Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Albemarle Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Markham Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Garry Drive (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beales Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Nuns Way (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1

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