Crime Rate in Market: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market

The total recorded crimes in Market, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 512 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market crime rate of 14.92 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 Market, encompassing approximately 34,317 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (129) incidents (15.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (99) incidents (-6.60% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (74) incidents (57.45% increase)
Market Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downing Street with total crimes: 41
  • Market Hill with total crimes: 39
  • Post Office Terrace with total crimes: 29

How safe is Market?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Market reported a higher crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 6,735 crimes compared to 1,553. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Market experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cambridge average, with 4,255 crimes compared to 1,207. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, Market has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Market Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Market has recorded 512 crimes with crime rate of 14.92 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Market crimes were 6,735. The crime rate of Market in 2024 was 196.26 (year) or 16.35 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market were around 4,255 crimes with yearly crime rate of 123.99 (year) or 10.33 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market)CrimesRank (Market)CrimesRank (Market)
Petersfield116 42,017 21,755 2
East Chesterton146 21,285 71,087 5
Abbey127 31,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges115 51,482 41,389 4
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

Market Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (99 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (112 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (106 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (130 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (106 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 96 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (118 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (104 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 97 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (151 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (120 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (108 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (133 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (103 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (137 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 145 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 120 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (264 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (246 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (151 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (129 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 849 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 65.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202547
March 202564
February 202567
January 202545
December 202471
November 202446
October 202456
September 202434
August 202470
July 202480
June 2024126
May 202469

A total of 600 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202540
March 202539
February 202537
January 202536
December 202435
November 202455
October 202431
September 202431
August 202456
July 202451
June 202498
May 202446

A total of 327 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202516
March 202521
February 202520
January 202527
December 202417
November 202426
October 20249
September 20249
August 202434
July 202436
June 202464
May 202423

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202516
February 202513
January 202523
December 20247
November 202411
October 202424
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 552 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202545
March 202533
February 202528
January 202518
December 202442
November 202435
October 202444
September 202436
August 202438
July 202455
June 2024102
May 202439

A total of 589 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202527
March 202545
February 202534
January 202539
December 202434
November 202421
October 202426
September 202436
August 202453
July 202451
June 2024100
May 202480

A total of 1629 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 125.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 246 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025129
April 2025112
March 2025106
February 202588
January 2025118
December 2024123
November 202498
October 2024120
September 2024103
August 2024115
July 2024120
June 2024246
May 2024151

A total of 1699 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 130.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 264 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202599
April 2025106
March 2025130
February 202596
January 2025104
December 202497
November 2024151
October 2024108
September 2024133
August 2024137
July 2024145
June 2024264
May 2024129

A total of 109 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 202522
January 202510
December 20245
November 20249
October 20242
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 392 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202537
March 202516
February 202522
January 20259
December 202438
November 202421
October 202440
September 202421
August 202431
July 202466
June 202436
May 202436

A total of 85 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20249
August 20249
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 85 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 202410
September 20245
August 202412
July 20241
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 67 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 202413
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

High Crime Locations Market in May 2025

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

1. Downing Street (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting37
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
2. Market Hill (Map)
Total39
Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences9
Bicycle theft3
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery3
Shoplifting3
3. Post Office Terrace (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Sidney Street (Map)
Total27
Theft from the person6
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
Other theft3
Public order3
Shoplifting3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
Public order3
6. Green Street (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Wheeler Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft4
Other theft4
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total17
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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