Crime Rate in Trumpington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trumpington

The total recorded crimes in Trumpington, Cambridge, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trumpington crime rate of 3.00 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 Trumpington, encompassing approximately 22,661 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Trumpington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Consort Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Northrop Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Trumpington?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, Trumpington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 978 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Trumpington recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, Trumpington had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 564 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Trumpington recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Trumpington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Trumpington has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 10th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total Trumpington crimes were 978. The crime rate of Trumpington in 2024 was 43.16 (year) or 3.60 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Trumpington were around 564 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.89 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Trumpington)CrimesRank (Trumpington)CrimesRank (Trumpington)
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
Queen Edith's49 13913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton60 12718 13711 12
Newnham39 14375 14244 14

Trumpington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202515
February 202523
January 202518
December 202421
November 202419
October 202418
September 202410
August 202425
July 202416
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202525
March 202540
February 202534
January 202520
December 202428
November 202423
October 202426
September 202417
August 202431
July 202434
June 202452
May 202421

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
December 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 202414
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Trumpington in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Consort Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Northrop Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Foster Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chaplen Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Elm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Beech Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Banner Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Porson Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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