Crime Rate in West Chesterton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Chesterton

The total recorded crimes in West Chesterton, Cambridge, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
West Chesterton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 27
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 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.

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
Romsey70 10885 11957 8
Trumpington84 8978 9564 13
Arbury59 12840 12876 9
Queen Edith's77 9913 10770 11
Cherry Hinton48 13718 13711 12
Newnham38 14375 14244 14

West Chesterton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202512
December 20246
November 20246
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202434
May 202410
April 202410

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 202413
July 20246
June 202416
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20257
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 202417
July 202419
June 202416
May 20248
April 20247

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202513
January 202510
December 202413
November 202418
October 202426
September 202417
August 202427
July 202413
June 202458
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 65 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20246
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 326 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202527
January 202517
December 20249
November 202427
October 202421
September 202433
August 202430
July 202427
June 202458
May 202418
April 202426

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations West Chesterton in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting23
Public order4
2. Victoria Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
4. A1303 (Map)
Total5
Bicycle theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. A1309 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
6. Bateson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Arthur Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Austin Court (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Garden Walk (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lilywhite Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft2

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