Crime Rate in Newnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newnham

The total recorded crimes in Newnham, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newnham crime rate of 1.43 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Newnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 6
  • Summerfield with total crimes: 3
  • Selwyn Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Newnham has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 14th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newnham)CrimesRank (Newnham)CrimesRank (Newnham)
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
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

Newnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Bicycle theft (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Bicycle theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 202414
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 83 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 202517
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202513
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20248
July 202423
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Newnham in May 2025

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

1. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
2. Summerfield (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Selwyn Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2
5. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Cockcroft Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wilberforce Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
10. Newnham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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