Crime Rate in Trumpington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Trumpington

The total recorded crimes in Trumpington, Cambridge, UK in March 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Trumpington crime rate of 3.71 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Trumpington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hartree Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Chaplen Street with total crimes: 4
  • Northrop Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Trumpington has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 3.71 ranking 8th 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.

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
Arbury59 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's77 9913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton48 13718 13711 12
Newnham38 14375 14244 14

Trumpington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 352 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202511
January 20256
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 202413

A total of 49 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 202 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20247
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 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
April 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 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
April 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Trumpington in March 2025

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

1. Hartree Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Chaplen Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
3. Northrop Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hawkey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hobson Square (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Anstey Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
9. Royal Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Ellis Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1

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