Crime Rate in Queen Edith's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Queen Edith's

The total recorded crimes in Queen Edith's, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queen Edith's crime rate of 2.34 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 Queen Edith's, encompassing approximately 32,927 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (255.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Queen Edith's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Elsworth Place with total crimes: 8
  • Ventress Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Queen Edith's?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Queen Edith's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 913 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Queen Edith's recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Queen Edith's had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 770 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Queen Edith's recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cambridge, Queen Edith's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Queen Edith's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Queen Edith's has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 2.34 ranking 9th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Queen Edith's crimes were 913. The crime rate of Queen Edith's in 2024 was 27.73 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Queen Edith's were around 770 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.38 (year) or 1.95 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)
Market496 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield165 22,017 21,755 2
Abbey113 61,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges139 31,482 41,389 4
Castle134 41,291 6821 10
East Chesterton133 51,285 71,087 5
Coleridge60 111,367 51,010 7
West Chesterton98 71,201 81,070 6
Romsey70 10885 11957 8
Trumpington84 8978 9564 13
Arbury59 12840 12876 9
Cherry Hinton48 13718 13711 12
Newnham38 14375 14244 14

Queen Edith's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Bicycle theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 245 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 20259
January 202519
December 202425
November 202418
October 202415
September 202413
August 202418
July 202424
June 202428
May 202427
April 202417

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
June 202414
May 20247
April 20242

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202513
January 202515
December 20244
November 20242
October 202414
September 20245
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244
April 202420

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20241
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20249
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248

High Crime Locations Queen Edith's in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Elsworth Place (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Ventress Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
4. Mowbray Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Purbeck Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Luard Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sedley Taylor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Fendon Close (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Templemore Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Glebe Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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