Crime Rate in West Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in West Chesterton, Cambridge, UK in July 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Chesterton crime rate of 2.81 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 West Chesterton, encompassing approximately 34,924 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-54.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
West Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 41
  • Springfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Croft Holme Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is West Chesterton?

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

  • Relative to Cambridge:

    • In 2024, West Chesterton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridge average, with 1201 crimes compared to 1553.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West Chesterton recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

    • In 2023, West Chesterton had fewer crimes than the Cambridge average, with 1,070 crimes compared to 1,207. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, West Chesterton witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Cambridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Chesterton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Chesterton has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 2.81 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Cambridge, UK

In 2024, the total West Chesterton crimes were 1,201. The crime rate of West Chesterton in 2024 was 34.39 (year) or 2.87 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cambridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Chesterton were around 1,070 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.64 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Cambridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Chesterton)CrimesRank (West Chesterton)CrimesRank (West Chesterton)
Market491 16,735 14,255 1
Petersfield172 22,017 21,755 2
Abbey171 31,650 31,392 3
King's Hedges124 51,482 41,389 4
East Chesterton158 41,285 71,087 5
Coleridge75 101,367 51,010 7
Castle91 91,291 6821 10
Trumpington106 6978 9564 13
Romsey97 8885 11957 8
Arbury67 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's59 14913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton67 11718 13711 12
Newnham66 13375 14244 14

West Chesterton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (33 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (30 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202535
May 202515
April 202517
March 202523
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202418
October 202426
September 202417
August 202427

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20253
April 202510
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202413

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202516
May 202511
April 202510
March 20258
February 202512
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202511
April 20254
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 202417

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 283 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202512
May 202516
April 202520
March 202533
February 202527
January 202517
December 20249
November 202427
October 202421
September 202433
August 202430

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Chesterton in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting36
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Springfield Road (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Croft Holme Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Trafalgar Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Albert Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. A1309 (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
7. Alpha Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Carlyle Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Hawthorn Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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