Crime Rate in Newnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newnham

The total recorded crimes in Newnham, Cambridge, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newnham crime rate of 2.43 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 Newnham, encompassing approximately 27,213 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
Newnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Newnham?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Newnham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 375 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Newnham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Newnham had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 244 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Newnham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, Newnham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Newnham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newnham has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 0.77 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Newnham crimes were 375. The crime rate of Newnham in 2024 was 24.62 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newnham were around 244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.00 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newnham)CrimesRank (Newnham)CrimesRank (Newnham)
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
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

Newnham 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 19 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Theft from the person incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Bicycle theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Bicycle theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Bicycle theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Bicycle theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202513
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 202517
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20258
April 202510
March 202513
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242

High Crime Locations Newnham in July 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total10
Theft from the person5
Bicycle theft2
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Other theft4
Theft from the person3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
4. Summerfield (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
5. Selwyn Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Grantchester Meadows (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cockcroft Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Malting Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
9. Grantchester Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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