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 May 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Queen Edith's crime rate of 1.49 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Queen Edith's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • Elsworth Place with total crimes: 3
  • Queen Emma Place with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Cambridge.

    • 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 areas in the Cambridge.

  • 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 May 2025 the Queen Edith's has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.49 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Queen Edith's)CrimesRank (Queen Edith's)CrimesRank (Queen Edith's)
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
Cherry Hinton60 12718 13711 12
Newnham39 14375 14244 14

Queen Edith's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 20246
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 105 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 20256
February 202513
January 202515
December 20244
November 20242
October 202414
September 20245
August 202413
July 202411
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202527
March 202532
February 20259
January 202519
December 202425
November 202418
October 202415
September 202413
August 202418
July 202424
June 202428
May 202427

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 20244
November 20245
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 20243
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Queen Edith's in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Elsworth Place (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Queen Emma Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Godwin Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
6. Purbeck Road (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Puddicombe Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Hulatt Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Limekiln Road (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Homerton Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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