Crime Rate in Cambridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cambridge

The total recorded crimes in Cambridge, Sefton, UK in May 2025 are around 116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cambridge crime rate of 4.73 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 Cambridge, encompassing approximately 24,530 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (45.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
Cambridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lathom Road with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Denbigh Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Cambridge?

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

  • Relative to Sefton:

    • In 2024, Cambridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Sefton average, with 1020 crimes compared to 1251.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cambridge recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

    • In 2023, Cambridge had fewer crimes than the Sefton average, with 1,039 crimes compared to 1,201. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Cambridge witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Sefton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cambridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cambridge has recorded 116 crimes with crime rate of 4.73 ranking 9th out of 21 in the Sefton, UK

In 2024, the total Cambridge crimes were 1,020. The crime rate of Cambridge in 2024 was 41.58 (year) or 3.47 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Sefton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cambridge were around 1,039 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.36 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Sefton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)CrimesRank (Cambridge)
Linacre264 13,113 23,138 1
Duke's238 23,632 12,678 2
Derby166 31,851 32,004 3
Church112 101,495 61,613 4
Molyneux145 41,758 41,352 8
St Oswald129 61,605 51,520 5
Netherton and Orrell137 51,454 71,458 7
Ford120 71,386 81,512 6
Kew119 81,154 101,161 10
Litherland107 111,223 91,244 9
Norwood62 161,076 11975 12
Harington82 12629 18672 17
Ainsdale57 18711 16816 13
Sudell71 14830 13697 16
Manor78 13783 15815 14
Victoria55 19825 14788 15
Blundellsands69 15587 20591 20
Birkdale62 17653 17659 18
Meols32 21606 19604 19
Ravenmeols46 20577 21580 21
Park27 22560 22496 22

Cambridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (51 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20257
January 20259
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202535
March 202533
February 202533
January 202542
December 202436
November 202431
October 202433
September 202432
August 202439
July 202444
June 202490
May 202437

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202411
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 20255
January 202515
December 20248
November 20244
October 202412
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 202413

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
June 20246

High Crime Locations Cambridge in May 2025

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

1. Lathom Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Public order1
3. Denbigh Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Park Road West (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Avondale Road North (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Albany Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cliff Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Marshside Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
10. Elswick Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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