Crime Rate in Caldecote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Caldecote

The total recorded crimes in Caldecote, South Cambridgeshire, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Caldecote crime rate of 128.89 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 Caldecote, encompassing approximately 131 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Caldecote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfields Court with total crimes: 4
  • Bays Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Caldecote?

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

  • Relative to South Cambridgeshire:

    • In 2024, Caldecote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 183 crimes compared to 470.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Caldecote recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

    • In 2023, Caldecote had fewer crimes than the South Cambridgeshire average, with 180 crimes compared to 423. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Caldecote recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the South Cambridgeshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Cambridgeshire, Caldecote has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Caldecote Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Caldecote has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 128.89 ranking 20th out of 25 in the South Cambridgeshire, UK

In 2024, the total Caldecote crimes were 183. The crime rate of Caldecote in 2024 was 1387.41 (year) or 115.62 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Caldecote were around 180 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1364.67 (year) or 113.72 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the South Cambridgeshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Caldecote)CrimesRank (Caldecote)CrimesRank (Caldecote)
Milton & Waterbeach117 11,323 11,207 1
Harston & Comberton44 11993 2970 2
Histon & Impington88 2874 5800 5
Caxton & Papworth66 5818 6927 3
Fen Ditton & Fulbourn74 4977 3822 4
Cambourne84 3976 4766 6
Longstanton56 6597 8235 17
Melbourn46 10554 9624 7
Duxford51 7634 7503 9
Bar Hill25 18382 12527 8
The Mordens49 8439 11289 15
Sawston47 9510 10475 10
Linton29 16266 17331 11
Over & Willingham38 12352 15326 12
Cottenham35 13352 14313 13
Shelford34 14366 13292 14
Barrington29 15343 16283 16
Bassingbourn28 17227 18176 19
Girton13 21201 19128 23
Whittlesford18 19172 21159 21
Gamlingay11 23149 23173 20
Balsham8 25146 24134 22
Swavesey12 22160 22119 25
Foxton8 26134 25121 24
Hardwick10 2491 26112 26

Caldecote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 202411
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Caldecote in May 2025

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

1. Highfields Court (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Bays Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. West Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stargoose Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Grafton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bossert'S Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Comberton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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