Crime Rate in Market: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market

The total recorded crimes in Market, Cambridge, UK in July 2025 are around 491 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market crime rate of 14.31 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (123) incidents (51.85% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (91) incidents (35.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (60) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
Market Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Hill with total crimes: 60
  • Sidney Street with total crimes: 42
  • Downing Street with total crimes: 26

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 July 2025 the Market has recorded 491 crimes with crime rate of 14.31 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market)CrimesRank (Market)CrimesRank (Market)
Petersfield172 22,017 21,755 2
Abbey171 31,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges124 51,482 41,389 4
East Chesterton158 41,285 71,087 5
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

Market 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 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 91 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (85 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 572 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 63.56 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202567
May 202574
April 202547
March 202564
February 202567
January 202545
December 202471
November 202446

A total of 342 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202532
May 202545
April 202540
March 202539
February 202537
January 202536
December 202435
November 202455

A total of 195 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202521
May 202525
April 202516
March 202521
February 202520
January 202527
December 202417
November 202426

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202518
May 20257
April 20254
March 202516
February 202513
January 202523
December 20247
November 202411

A total of 323 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 35.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202540
May 202537
April 202545
March 202533
February 202528
January 202518
December 202442
November 202435

A total of 314 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 34.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202533
May 202543
April 202527
March 202545
February 202534
January 202539
December 202434
November 202421

A total of 987 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 109.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025123
June 202581
May 202599
April 2025106
March 2025130
February 202596
January 2025104
December 202497
November 2024151

A total of 233 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 25.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202534
May 202519
April 202537
March 202516
February 202522
January 20259
December 202438
November 202421

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20257
April 20251
March 20257
February 202522
January 202510
December 20245
November 20249

A total of 919 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 102.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 129 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202585
May 2025129
April 2025112
March 2025106
February 202588
January 2025118
December 2024123
November 202498

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20246

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 202511
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20245

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202512
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20251
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20244

High Crime Locations Market in July 2025

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

1. Market Hill (Map)
Total60
Anti-social behaviour24
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order9
Theft from the person6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Shoplifting3
2. Sidney Street (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences15
Drugs12
Theft from the person6
Bicycle theft3
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
3. Downing Street (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting24
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. St Mary'S Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences6
Bicycle theft3
5. King Street (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order6
Bicycle theft3
Possession of weapons3
6. Police Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
7. Post Office Terrace (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Wheeler Street (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
10. Drummer Street Bus Station (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour12

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