Crime Rate in South Cambridgeshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Cambridgeshire

The total recorded crimes in South Cambridgeshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,098 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Cambridgeshire crime rate of 6.77 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 South Cambridgeshire, encompassing approximately 162,117 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (376) incidents (-1.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (226) incidents (-25.90% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (79) incidents (-3.66% decrease)
South Cambridgeshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Oxbow Place with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12

South Cambridgeshire Police Info:

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

How safe is South Cambridgeshire?

To understand the safety of South Cambridgeshire, we need to analyze South Cambridgeshire crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Cambridgeshire has recorded 12,219 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 75.37 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 231 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 10,992 crimes with a crime rate of 67.80, ranking it 255 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, South Cambridgeshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cambridgeshire average, with 12219 crimes compared to 13092.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, South Cambridgeshire had fewer crimes than the Cambridgeshire average, with 10,992 crimes compared to 11,165. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Cambridgeshire is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Cambridgeshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Milton & Waterbeach (109 crimes), and the safest, Foxton (9 crimes), is 100 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Cambridgeshire.

Similarly, the area of Papworth, Caxton & Fen Drayton (98 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Great Shelford & Stapleford (25 crimes), with a difference of 73 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Cambridgeshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Milton & Waterbeach109
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn88
Histon & Impington86
Caxton & Papworth86
Cambourne84

Safest Wards:

Whittlesford14
Girton14
Gamlingay13
Hardwick11
Foxton9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Papworth, Caxton & Fen Drayton98
Barrington, Orwell & Gamlingay97
HIston, Impington & Orchard Park86
Milton, Fen Ditton & Quy75
Cambourne72

Safest Areas:

Cottenham39
Willingham & Over38
Hardwick & Highfields36
Meldreth, Melbourn & Great Chishill34
Great Shelford & Stapleford25

South Cambridgeshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Cambridgeshire has recorded 1,098 crimes with crime rate of 6.77 ranking 243th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2024, the total South Cambridgeshire crimes were 12,219. The crime rate of South Cambridgeshire in 2024 was 75.37 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking it 231 danzarous in the UK. South Cambridgeshire ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Cambridgeshire were around 10,992 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.80 (year) or 5.65 (month) ranking 255 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of South Cambridgeshire

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)CrimesRank (Cambridgeshire)
East Cambridgeshire460 56,222 55,241 5
Huntingdonshire1,458 315,043 313,365 3
Fenland926 210,237 29,326 2
Cambridge1,842 121,737 116,901 1

South Cambridgeshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 376 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 226 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (382 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (305 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (409 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (183 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (293 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (180 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (295 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (191 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 316 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 157 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (311 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (145 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 327 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 124 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (179 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (329 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (169 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (319 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (187 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (288 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (233 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 277 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202522
May 202511
April 202525
March 202531
February 202527
January 202525
December 202423
November 202417
October 202430
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 750 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202571
May 202564
April 202560
March 202564
February 202558
January 202538
December 202444
November 202457
October 202495
September 202462
August 202460

A total of 585 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202570
June 202573
May 202550
April 202538
March 202535
February 202551
January 202533
December 202461
November 202441
October 202440
September 202451
August 202442

A total of 3991 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 332.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 409 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025376
June 2025382
May 2025409
April 2025293
March 2025295
February 2025316
January 2025311
December 2024327
November 2024346
October 2024329
September 2024319
August 2024288

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 663 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202564
May 202557
April 202552
March 202556
February 202543
January 202561
December 202462
November 202465
October 202456
September 202440
August 202448

A total of 2279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 189.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 305 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025226
June 2025305
May 2025183
April 2025180
March 2025191
February 2025157
January 2025145
December 2024124
November 2024179
October 2024169
September 2024187
August 2024233

A total of 118 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202522
May 20259
April 202514
March 202510
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 202411
August 20247

A total of 129 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202518
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 773 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202567
June 202554
May 202583
April 202560
March 202585
February 202561
January 202550
December 202464
November 202460
October 202460
September 202461
August 202468

A total of 973 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202579
June 202582
May 202590
April 202572
March 202595
February 202568
January 202565
December 202479
November 202478
October 202480
September 202494
August 202491

A total of 612 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202541
May 202535
April 202528
March 202564
February 202564
January 202549
December 202446
November 202469
October 202448
September 202455
August 202473

A total of 190 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202512
May 202517
April 202513
March 202517
February 202521
January 202524
December 20246
November 202410
October 202418
September 20248
August 202416

High Crime Locations South Cambridgeshire in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour6
Possession of weapons3
Other theft3
2. Oxbow Place (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft3
Burglary3
5. Sawston Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
6. Primes Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3

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