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 May 2025 are around 115 as per the recent police data. This equates to a King's Hedges crime rate of 3.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
King's Hedges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 32
  • Hercules Close with total crimes: 11
  • Abbots Close with total crimes: 7

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 areas in the Cambridge.

    • 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 areas in the Cambridge.

  • 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 May 2025 the King's Hedges has recorded 115 crimes with crime rate of 3.49 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (King's Hedges)CrimesRank (King's Hedges)CrimesRank (King's Hedges)
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
Coleridge86 61,367 51,010 7
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

King's Hedges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202517
February 20259
January 202512
December 20245
November 202414
October 202418
September 202413
August 202423
July 202420
June 202424
May 202418

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20248
October 20243
September 202410
August 202415
July 20246
June 202418
May 202416

A total of 328 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202541
February 202514
January 202534
December 202414
November 202420
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426
July 202413
June 202444
May 202435

A total of 489 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202516
March 202534
February 202534
January 202528
December 202446
November 202430
October 202443
September 202436
August 202431
July 202437
June 202480
May 202440

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 20257
January 202511
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202416
August 202415
July 20247
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20246
November 20248
October 20243
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 42 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
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 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations King's Hedges in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting25
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hercules Close (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Abbots Close (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Moyne Close (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Ramsden Square (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Hawkins Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Nuns Way (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Apollo Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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